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MEMORANDUM To: St. Anthony Village Planning Commission From: Stephen Grittman, City Planner Date: Planning Commission Meeting – August 17, 2021 NAC Project No. 323.01 – 20.05 Request: Request for Variance to Front Yard Fence Setback Requirement Property Address: 3501 Maplewood Drive Property PID: 06-029-23-11-0093 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The applicant proposes to construct a fence to enclose a proposed swimming pool on the west side of their property at the above address. Fences are allowed to be up to 6 feet in height in side and rear yards (behind the front building setback line), and 4 feet in height in front yards. The applicant is proposing to extend the fence toward the Maplewood Drive property line, into the setback area that requires a height of no more than 4 feet, but build it at the 6 foot height. That encroachment of a 6 foot high fence requires approval of a variance. In reviewing the proposed improvements against the ordinance requirements for lot development, and the considerations for variance, staff recommends denial of the fence height encroachment as proposed. Staff has reviewed for height, use, other setbacks, and impervious surface. At issue is the required impervious surface and existence of a back-yard shed. The current impervious surface appears to be approximately 27%, based on aerial photos of the site, not including the existing shed. . The maximum impervious surface for lots of 9,000 square feet or more (the subject lot is 10,560 square feet) is up to 35% coverage. However, the addition of the pool and pool deck, which are not shown in the application, would be limited to a total area of approximately 840 square feet, including the pool decking. Depending on the dimensions, the pool and decking are likely to be able to fit within the required setbacks, and as such, staff does not believe that the requirements for variance approval have been met.