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Conduct a public hearing and consider a variance request at 4880 Alpha Road and take appropriate action.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Representative Laura Lee Gunn, on behalf of property owner Marc Nemati, owner of Lot 1, Block 2 of Alpha Addition and commonly known as 4880 Alpha Road, the property is located within the Light Industrial (LI) District. is requesting a variance to allow the placement of a fence within the required front yard setback, deviating from the provisions of Article VIII, Section 22-264(a) of the City Code of Ordinances.
EXPLANATION:
The proposed fence would be located approximately nine (9) feet from the right-of-way line and would enclose the existing front parking lot area. The proposed placement does not comply with the City's front yard fencing requirements. The applicant has identified the following reasons for requesting the variance:
Improve site security by providing a physical barrier around the property.
Control access to the front parking lot and surrounding areas.
Protect equipment and operations located near the front of the property.
Enhance safety for employees and visitors by limiting unauthorized access.
Please note: All variances are unique to the property and circumstances to which they were granted. While past cases can be discussed and referenced, the testimony at the public hearing, the facts provided in the application, staff report and the evidence of a property hardship should be the basis for all decisions made by the Board.
ACTIONS:
I move to approve the requested variance to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 22, Article VIII, Section 22-264 (a) to allow a fence within the required front yard setback.
2. Any other action desired by the Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
ZBA-26-0005 APPLICATION
CAR26-0016 C2.1_v1 (3)
CAR26-0016 C0.1_v1 (2)
CAR26-0016 SK-01_v1 (1)
2026_0911 ZBA Response_v1 (3)
4880_ALPHA_RD_Aerial_20260930102822
4880_ALPHA_RD_Buffer_20260930102822
4880_ALPHA_RD_Location_20260930102822
ZBA-26-000...
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