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Mounds View Planning Commission July 19, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 14 Commissioner Miller reviewed the remaining sections of the proposed ordinance and requested modifications to provide consistency in word usage and capitalization, and to correct wording. Planner Ericson stated staff will make the requested revisions. Commissioner Kaden noted the exception paragraph addresses only ear piercing which would not include other body piercing. Planner Ericson stated that is correct. Chairperson Peterson asked if anyone has made application for such a business. Planner Ericson stated he is not aware of any and, technically, the Council should extend the moratorium an additional two months to cover the time during which the ordinance is being considered and becomes effective. He stated he will ask the City Attorney about that issue to assure it is addressed. 10. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance 658, an Ordinance Clarifying Language Pertaining to Fences and Fence Heights, and Consideration of Resolution 625-00, a Resolution Recommending Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 658. Planning Associate Planner Ericson gave the staff report as follows: The drafting of Ordinance 658 resulted from a series of discussions held by both the Planning Commission and City Council earlier this year regarding a property owner’s variance request for a tall fence in her front yard. The request, as the Commission may recall, was denied due to a perceived lack of property-related hardship. The City Council ultimately overturned the Planning Commission’s decision, citing the documented harassment of police activity next door as the governing hardship. Through this process, it became apparent that there should be a provision placed in the Code that would allow for some flexibility in dealing with unusual situations that would not normally be considered “hardships.” The proposed ordinance contemplates the addition of one sentence of text to Section 1103.08, Subdivision 3a., which states: “The City Council may require or approve fencing up to ninety-six inches (96") in height in a front yard to satisfy a buffer or screening condition of a development review or conditional use permit.” The addition of this language would have the effect of allowing for taller than normal fences (up to 8’) if required by the City Council or requested by the applicant for buffering or screening purposes. Planner Ericson explained that this provides another avenue of consideration other than a variance procedure. If the Commission is comfortable with this language, staff would recommend approval of Planning Commission Resolution 625-00, a Resolution Recommending