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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 11, 2009 cuts, and recommending approval of the two monument signs on the Culver's property (one for Culver's and one for Lot 2) as requested with the condition that an additional monument sign on Lot 2 would not be allowed. Motion seconded by I)uray. Motion carried 7 - 0. VARIANCE Afroz and Shaz Khan appeared before the Commission requesting 2837/2849 approval of a Variance to exceed the maximum fence height allowed in CENTEI2VILLE in a front yard. Shaz Khan reported that the fence is located between ROAD - 2837 and 2849 Centerville Road and is 18 % feet from the curb line of KHAN Centerville Road. He reported that he no longer lives at the property, but is here this evening to represent his mother, Afroz Khan. Shaz Khan reported that the Variance is being requested for security purposes. He noted that initially there was a row of large evergreen trees in the area where the fence is now located. The trees were removed by the neighbor since some were dying and because of sap that was getting onto his cars. Once the trees were removed there was a void in this at•ea. He indicated that the neighbors on either side of their property have no opposition to the fence. Shaz Khan reported that the began construction on the fence and then learned of the need for both a building permit and a variance for the 6-foot height in the front yard. At that time construction was halted, pending receipt of the variance. Shaz Khan noted that the fence will be shorter once completed, as the concrete blocks will be placed into the ground. The fence is 66 feet in length, will be 6 feet in height and is 18 '/z feet fi•om the Centerville Road curb line. Shaz Khan noted the correspondence that was sent in explaining the need for the fence from a secw•ity standpoint. Shaz Khan indicated that the fence is a shield acid protection from the demeanor of certain individuals in the neighborhood. He reported that the neighborhood had been peaceful at one time, but over the years there has been an increase in questionable activities around the Montreal Courts apat•tment complex. There have been thefts from theirs and the neighbors' properties, vandalism, and individuals approaching children. Shaz Khan reported that a motion sensor security system is mounted on the fence and needs to be a minimum of 5 '/z feet to be effective. This system had currently been mounted in the pine trees prior to their removal. -g-