07-28-11 Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Staff Report Fence July 28, Variance Requests Requested by : Daun Lambert (Property Owner at 3234 Andricks Road) 1 egues ed 'or Lots 1.03 & 104, Block 6; Spenwick Place, Section 1, LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. Location 323$ & 3242 Andricks Road pLin p Low Density Residential (R -1) Background .Applicant is requesting variances, one for each lot described above, to allow construction of a fence on the property line in the front yard setback of the above referenced lots. Upon learning of the erection of a gate with fence, the City Official informed the applicant of the requirements of the current ordinance. The applicant stated that she would comply with the ordinance, if necessary, but she wanted to keep the gate wlfence in place.. The applicant submitted variance requests in order to allow construction of a fence at the property line in the front yard setback. Her in-laws purchased the property at 3238 Andrieks Road (lot 103), which borders with her residence. They have a plan to build a house and would life to join the fi-ont fence together for protection of children. In addition, they have a 25-year term land lease on adjacent lot 104 from the property owners. Copies of land lease and authorization letter are attached herewith. The applicant wants to build a similar front yard fence here to be consistent with her in -law's property. The purpose is to ensure security and safety of the children and property. The applicant has submitted photos of the fence on the neighboring property. The City's Code of Ordinances prohibits a fence placed within the front yard setback in the all zoning districts except large lot residential (greater than 1 acre) and lots directly adjacent to Galveston Bay. Staff analyzed the surrounding area and based upon site inspections and the pictures submitted by the applicant, the following is noted: As seen in the photos, the existing block containing the residence has existing fences in the front yard setback. "The requested fence would be in line with the fence of an abutting property owner.. "I`he front yard fences can also be seen to the cast and south across the street from the subject propcities..