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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 7, 1994 discussion on this issue and decided that similar to what other cities are doing, no minimum setback should be established for boundary line fences. The Commission agreed. Mr. DeLonais recommended adoption of the ordinance amending Section 903.020, Subd. F., 2. of the Zoning Code of the Municipal Code of the City of Little Canada, regarding the location of boundary line fences as presented by the City Planner. Motion seconded by Davison. Motion carried 4 - 0. The City Planner reported that the Council also discussed the issue of screening requirements for commercial /industrial fences abutting residential properties. The Planner reported that while the fence ordinance is somewhat vague on this issue, it is addressed in the City's landscape ordinance. That ordinance requires commercial /industrial properties to screen from adjacent residential properties with a solid wood or masonry fence. Chain -link fencing with slats is not an adequate screen. The Commission discussed minimum and maximum fence heights. The Planner pointed out that the maximum is 8 feet in height. The Code sets no minimum height requirements, and gives the City authority to dictate minimum heights on a case -by -case basis. The Planner felt that establishing a minimum height would result in everyone proposing only the minimum and the City then being forced to justify why a higher fence is necessary. A resident asked if the fence ordinance applied only to new construction. The City Planner replied that the ordinance applied to new construction as well as existing fencing should the property owner make a proposal to remodel the property or make significant changes. At that time the City has the authority to require that the site be brought into conformance with current standards. 5 Page 51