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MEMORANDUM To:Mayor Stille and St. Anthony Village City Council From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner Date:City Council Meeting – August 8, 2022 NAC Project No.323.01 – 22.01 Request:Request for an amendment to the City Code related to fence height Property Address:NA Property PID:NA STAFF AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Staff has reviewed for consistency with related codes, including the building code, and practical issues related to construction styles, permitting, city review, and common building practices, both in St. Anthony and nearby communities. The Planning Commission considered the request during a public hearing at its July 19, 2022 meeting. The applicant and a resident commented during the hearing. The resident’s comments included both written and oral testimony at the hearing. Those comments related to concerns over public safety issues that could be a concern with taller fences, and concerns over what may be described as neighborliness issues that tall fences could create. During its deliberations, the Planning Commission discussed whether the proposed increase in height would likely result in significant change in the height of many fences, and whether the increased height (from six to seven feet) could have a significant impact over the current allowance. Following the hearing, Planning Commission voted 6 to 1 to recommend the amendment, with the negative vote supported by an interest in waiting until the full fence ordinance was being discussed to allow for additional context. As a part of its motion, the Commission added a recommendation that the City initiate a review and inspection process for fence permits. Because this is not a component of the ordinance itself, staff will consider that aspect of the process on a separate track. With the Planning Commission recommendation, Staff recommends approval of the attached amendment increasing maximum height of residential fences, and establishing clearer standards for measurement. 17