Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2013 04 17

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The proposed fence would be six feet tall and would be located in the front yard of the subject lot. The fence would extend west approximately 55 feet from an existing fence which runs along the length of the eastern boundary of the lot. It would then extend 25 feet to the south to connect to the northwest corner of the house, thereby enclosing the eastern yard of the property. Proposed Fence Extension Existing Fence The property is located in the Residential Low Density (RL) zone district. The RL zone district requires a 25 foot front yard setback. Section 17.16.120 B of the LMC states “No fence, wall, or hedge exceeding four feet in height shall be located in any required front yard.” The proposed fence extension would be 6 feet tall, and would be located in the required front yard setback, and therefore requires a variance from the LMC. A four foot tall fence could be permitted in the proposed fence location without need of a variance approval. The applicant has requested a six foot tall fence to provide an enclosed space play area outside for their special needs daughter. The applicant’s letter (included as attachment 1) indicates their daughter has successfully climbed over a four foot fence, which is why they are requesting a six foot fence. REVIEW CRITERIA: The BOA has authority to hear and decide, grant or deny this application for a variance from Section 17.16.120 B of the LMC by the powers granted the BOA in Section 17.48.110 of the LMC. The BOA may grant a variance only if it makes findings that all of the criteria, as established under Section 17.48.110.B.1-6, have been satisfied, insofar as applicable: The applicant has provided a written analysis of the variance criteria, which has been included in the BOA packet materials. Following is a staff review and analysis of the variance criteria. 2