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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Robert and Michelle Idzi for consideration of a special exception to allow a fence up to a maximum height of 8’6” from the allowed fence height of 6’8” for the property located at 3000 Hartford Court, Lot 14, Block B Eldorado Crossing Addition, McKinney, Texas.
Summary
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE NUMBER: BOA21-04
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Development Services-Building Inspections
CONTACT: Jeffrey Harris, Chief Plans Examiner
RECOMMEND BOARD ACTION: Consider this special exception request based on the applicant statement on the Board of Adjustment (BOA) application.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• ZONING: PD - Planned Development
• EXISTING CONDITIONS: Current 4.5’ fence is on top of a 2.5’ retaining wall.
• SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUESTED:
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FENCE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS |
REQUESTED DIMENSIONS |
CHANGE FROM ORDINANCE |
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Homeowner fence to match height of adjacent required Subdivision Screen wall |
8’6” |
Homeowner fence to exceed the height of the adjacent required Subdivision Screen wall |
APPLICANT’S BASIS FOR VARIANCE: The applicant is requesting additional fence height to increase privacy, security, and to combat excessive noise along Hardin Blvd.
PUBLIC SUPPORT/OPPOSITION OREQUEST: To date, no letters of support and no letters of opposition have been submitted.
BOARD AUTHORITY:
Section 1. Section 122-178(d) of the Code of Ordinances, City of McKinney, Texas, is hereby established and shall read as follows:
(d) The board of adjustment may grant a special exception allowing side and/or rear yard fences in the historic overlay district up to a maximum height of eight feet six inches (8½ feet), provided that the board finds that:
1. The lot has unusual topographical conditions that distinguish it from other similarly sized and shaped lots, and where such conditions create a hardship that renders privacy and security inadequate without such relief; or
2. All of the following provisions have been met:
a. The lot shall have an existing residential structure on it or a building permit to construct a residential structure has been issued;
b. The proposed fence does not negatively impact the health, safety and welfare of the public;
c. The proposed fence’s design is complimentary to other existing fences in the area; and
d. The proposed fence’s design, location and height is appropriate for the context of the area.
BUILDING OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The request has been validated and the Board has the authority to consider this special exception as stated in the Fence Ordinance.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
BOA 21-04 - 3000 Hartford Ct- Packet. To include:
• Zoning Exhibit
• GIS map of Hartford houses and setbacks
• Board of Adjustment (BOA) Application
• Survey Site Plan with location of proposed fence
• Newspaper notice and 200’ notice with Locator Map