Case Number:
BOA-18-900017
Applicant:
Carlos Rodriguez
Owner:
Carlos Rodriguez
Council District:|1010|Location:
Lot 9, Block 63, NCB 7209
Legal Description:
1008 Edison Drive
Zoning:
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Nyliah Acosta, Planner
Request
A request for 1) a special exception, as described in Section 35-514, to allow up to a 6' privacy fence in the front yard and 2) a variance from the restricted fencing material regulations, as described in Section 35-514, to allow the use of a plastic fence material not authorized by the UDC's fencing regulations and 3) a request for a variance from the Clear Vision standards, as described in Section 35-514, to allow a fence to be within the Clear Vision field.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 1008 Edison Drive. The applicant is seeking to keep the fence in his front yard as tall as 6', constructed of plastic material. The fence is 9' away from the street curb instead of 15', violating the Clear Vision field. During visits to the site, staff was unable to identify any other fences within the community that are 6' tall in the front yard. The applicant states that he needs the 6' fence for privacy and security.
Code Enforcement History
On 9/3/1996 a variance was applied to for having a carport on the side property line.
On 3/27/2013 there was a code violation for adding to the front porch of the home and fence without permits.
On 5/26/2015 a code violation was issued for a 6' wood fence on the corner of the lot violating the Clear Vision requirement.
Permit History
On 12/7/2010 a permit was issued for a front porch.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
Surrounding Zoning/Land Use
Orientation
Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
South
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