Summary
To: Town Commission
From: JP Murphy
Date: 7/16/2019
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Subject:
Title
Variance for 1501 Indian Rocks Road- Fence along Golf View Drive Frontage.
Summary:
The applicant is requesting a Variance to Chapter 74, Land Use Regulations, Article IV, Accessory Structures and Uses, Sections 74-287(e), to locate a perimeter fence and fire access gate within the required 25-foot front yard setback area along Indian Rocks Road, 5-feet from the property line. This places the fence in line with a previously approved fence variance in the Phase 3 application. Please see the attached staff report for further information.
Previous Board Action: The Planning and Zoning board unanimously voted to approve a 20 foot encroachment into the 25 foot front yard set-back inclusive of fence and required shielding.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the variance allowing for a 20 foot encroachment into the 25 foot front yard set-back inclusive of fence and required shielding as provided on the Landscape Buffer Plan as provided to the Town Commission.
Recommended Motion: I move approval of the variance allowing for a 20 foot encroachment into the 25 foot front yard set-back inclusive of fence and required shielding as provided on the Landscape Buffer Plan as provided to the Town Commission. Optional: Also providing for relief from vegetative shielding requirements if fence is constructed as proposed in the design elevations.