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• STAFF ORIGINATOR: P & Z MEETING DATE: TOPIC: BACKGROUND AGENDA ITEM V . B Jeff Smyser August 8, 2001 - Variance From Road Setback - Variance To Allow 6' Fence Along Rear Yard Abutting Front Yard of Neighbor Gerald & Geraldine Ramsay 1168 Ruffed Grouse Court This item involves two variances: a pool setback from a road and the height of a fence along a neighbor's front yard. At the July meeting, P & Z tabled the item and directed staff to communicate with the Ramsays to determine the potential to move the pool and have the City bear the cost. To provide a brief summary as a reminder of the facts: Setback Variance: The Ramsays applied for a permit in May to build an above- ground pool. A pool in the originally proposed location would block drainage and water would back up to the house. The Ramsays then proposed to put the pool over on one side of the yard. Building inspections approved the permit and the Ramsays built the pool. The pool is approximately 20 feet from the right of way. Belatedly, City staff recognized that the pool didn't meet the required setback from a road, which is 30 feet for all structures. Staff is processing this variance at no charge to the Ramsays because of the oversight. Fence Variance: The second variance involves a proposed fence around the back yard and pool. The Ramsay's lot fronts on Ruffed Grouse Court. Their rear lot line is the side lot line of their neighbors' house, which fronts on Ruffed Grouse Road. The zoning ordinance addresses fences in such a situation, which is common with corner lots. The intent is to prevent a front yard from being closed in by a neighbor's six -foot fence along that neighbor's back and side yards. ANALYSIS City staff and the Ramsays have been in communication about the costs of the suggested action. Mr. Ramsay has sent a draft of proposed costs. The City received the attached •