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M. 1:NUTGS CITY COUNCIL MAY 28, 2003 6-foot high fence. A variance is being requested for this fence due to concerns that Drummer has with both noise and safety. Drummer pointed out the busy d~affic along Rice Street, and indicated that given her house has no back yard, the fenced front yard would provide a safe place for her children to play. Fahey noted that the City Planner has indicated that a 6-foot high fence could extend 16 feet out from the front of the house without the need for a variance. Drummer reported that given the layout of the house, this would not provide an adequate fence enclosure area. The City Planner reported that a 4-foot high i'euce that is 25% open could be constructed to the dimensions that Drummer would like without the need foi' a variance. Drummer felt that a 4-foot high fence would be acceptable if that was her only option. It was the consensus of the Council to deny the variance given the lack of a hardship. The Cowicil encouraged Drummer to work with City staff regarding the type offence that is permitted without a variance. There was no one from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by LaVaie, seconded by Blesener, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RE,SO%UT/ON NO. 24113-5-10G -DEN PING THE VARIANCE 1%012 6- FOOT HIGFI FENCE IN A REQUIRED FRONT I'ARD REQUESTED 131' KAREN DRUMMER FOR 3024 RICE STREET GIVEN THAT THERE LS NO HARDS'HIF PRESENT TtIAT WOUI D WARRANT A ['ARIANCE 'T'he foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (5) Montour, Blesener, L,aValle, Fahey, Anderson. Days (0). Resolution declared adopted. PRELIMINARY Mayor Fahey opened the Public Hearing to consider an application for & 'FINAL I'LA'P- Preliminary and Final Plat for the Market Place 3"~ Addition. It was noted MA:RK;/T PLACl, that the City Planner, City Engineer, and Planning Commission TH1RD ADDI'CION recommended approval.