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7211 Ridge Oak Road – Board of Adjustment Presentation Fence Height Variance Request ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION The Reyes Family at 7211 Ridge Oak Rd • • Request: up to 8’4”foot fence variance for specific portions of our property This request meets the City of Austin's criteria under Section 25-2-473 ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION 1. Unique Conditions Causing Hardship HIGHER FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION CREATES SLOPE TOWARD NEIGHBORS NEIGHBORING HOMES ARE CLOSE AND TWO-STORY, CAUSING PRIVACY ISSUES 6-FOOT FENCE IS INADEQUATE FOR BLOCKING VIEWS INTO NEIGHBORS LIVING AREAS ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION Slope & Elevation Reference (natural grade) Orange gradient from city website shows >15% slope in natural grade Source: https://maps.austintexas.gov/GIS/PropertyProfile/ 7211 Ridge Oak Adjoining fence neighbors Fencing on city- documented areas of slope greater than 15% ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION 2. Hardship is Not Self-Imposed SLOPE, HOUSE POSITIONS & TREES EXISTED BEFORE OUR REQUEST MATURE TREES CREATE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH CLIMBABLE LIMBS OUR CHILDREN HAVE SCALED EXISTING 6-FOOT FENCE IN REAR ADJACENT PROPERTY ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Pre-Existing Conditions to rear adjacent property (6309 Poncha Pass) • Reduced privacy and hardship due to FFE being above 48” in addition to natural slope. Light trespass from neighboring flood lights and tree lighting • • 2 Mature trees along fence line that have been scaled & climbed by our children. • Neighbor’s fence is vertical pickets with horizontal support pickets on our side + capped at the top allowing for easy climbing access by our children. View from our side ITEM03/7-PRESENTATION Pre-existing Conditions View from other side (6309 Poncha Pass) View of our primary bedroom, living room and kitchen from rear adjacent fence line at 6’ Picture from rear adjacent neighbor’s yard showing visibility into living space (kitchen and primary bedroom) b/c of FFE ITEM03/8-PRESENTATION Finished Floor Elevation Street facing view Rear facing view measuring FFE at 38” in rear and 41” on side ITEM03/9-PRESENTATION 3. Necessary for Reasonable Use Taller fence has already shown benefits of reducing light trespass into our home and private living space Increases privacy, safety and comfort by addressing direct visibility, sightlines, and peaceful/usable outdoor space. Protects against unleashed dogs in adjoining yards by addressing the current topography and tree layout. ITEM03/10-PRESENTATION 4. Minimum Deviation Required Neighbor support letters agreeing to fence A NARROWLY FOCUSED REQUEST REQUESTING UP TO 8’4” FENCE WHERE PRIVACY/SAFETY ISSUES ARE MOST SEVERE, BELOW 8’ IN AREAS IT IS NOT AS RELEVANT LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM NEIGHBORS ITEM03/11-PRESENTATION 5. No Adverse Impact Enhances neighborhood privacy and safety Reduces light spill from nearby properties Visually consistent and protective for children and pets Maintains and increases property values in the neighborhood ITEM03/12-PRESENTATION