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Zoning board approves 7-foot fence exception for corner lot at 3201 Canyon Creek Drive
Summary
The Richardson Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special exception permitting a 7-foot wooden fence in the front/side yard at 3201 Canyon Creek Drive, citing neighborhood precedent and staff's recommendation that the request would not harm sight lines or neighboring properties.
The Richardson Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception allowing a wooden fence up to 7 feet tall in the required front yard along Glenfield Court at 3201 Canyon Creek Drive.
Planner II Christine Ross presented the case (SE-2,602) and told the board the subject corner lot is approximately 0.36 acres and currently has a roughly 6-foot wooden fence. Ross described a proposed 7-foot fence (applicant offered 7 feet though the request allowed up to 8) and a planned 15-by-25-foot visibility triangle at the southwest corner of the property to preserve sight lines. "Based on the information provided by the applicant and the applicable codes, it's in staff's opinion that the applicant's request tonight does not appear to be contrary to public safety and does not appear to negatively impact neighboring properties," Ross said, and staff recommended approval.
Applicant Jeff Hamilton said he and his family moved to Richardson recently to be near relatives and bought the corner lot expecting they would be able to enclose the side yard consistent with other corner lots in the subdivision. "We believe this will increase the property value as well as add to a better look ... and add safety to our family for our grandchildren to play in a much larger area away from the street," Hamilton said.
A neighbor, Nash Rusk (3105 Canyon Creek Drive), spoke in support. Musa Motta moved to grant the special exception limited to the specifics presented; the motion was seconded and the board approved the request by unanimous voice vote. The transcript records a unanimous approval by voice; no roll-call tally appears in the record.
With the vote the board closed the case; applicants may proceed under the conditions discussed and with the planned visibility triangle to comply with sight-line requirements.
