Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2014 03 19

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Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 Page 3 of 6 • There are other properties along Via Appia which have 4 foot fences, but there are also other properties that have 6 foot fences. ▪ The topographical relationship between Via Appia (higher) and the properties (lower) create a hardship for privacy and noise. • Staff finds all 6 variance criteria, which are applicable, are in compliance. • Staff recommends approval of this request. Questions from Board to Staff: No questions Applicant Presentation and questions from the Board to the applicant: Kevin Sullivan, applicant, stated he agreed with staffs assessment and asked if the board had any questions. Malmquist asked to clarify if all homeowners are in agreement with the request. Sullivan answered in affirmative. Malmquist asked if all of the fences would look similar. McCartney stated he believed they would all look similar. Sullivan stated all of the applicants would be pulling their own building permit. Malmquist stated that could result in all fences might loo differently. Public Present in Opposition of Application None heard. Public Present in Favor of Application: None heard. Public Hearing Closed / Board Discussion: Stuart stated he agreed with staff, all criteria had been met, and the fence should be 6 feet tall. v Meseck stated he believes the fences should be 6 feet as well. Borrmann stated he agreed with the other commission members. Malmquist made a motion to approve. Meseck seconded the motion. Roll CaII Vote: Chris Fuller, Chair Yes Leslie Ewy, Vice Chair Absent James Stuart Yes Christine Niska Yes Andrew Meseck Yes Gunnar Malmquist Yes Carl Borrmann Yes Motion passed: 6 to 0 517 Lincoln Ave. A variance request to allow a 7 foot rear setback where 20 feet is required, and to allow a 4:12 roof pitch where 6:12 is required. 517 Lincoln Ave; Lots 13 - 17, Block 5, Acme Place. Case No. 14- 005 -VA.