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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes <br />July 19, 2022 <br />Page 4 <br />1 Commissioner Hendrickson stated the applicant had requested less than a 7 foot height. She <br />2 stated the code could be revised giving a little wiggle room without going to a 7 foot height. <br />3 She asked if there were any disadvantages to doing this. Mr. Grittman stated it is very <br />4 common to have decorative post caps on fence posts. It’s more of a practical matter. <br />5 <br />6 Chair Socha referred to Mr. LaFleur’s comment regarding safety. She stated it is difficult to <br />7 see over a 6 foot fence so she does not see a difference between 6 or 7 feet. Dogs are <br />8 generally not able to jump over a 6 foot fence. It is a good idea for homeowners to be able to <br />9 contain large dogs and a 6 foot fence should be sufficient. She does not want to consider a <br />10 lower fence. She suspects there are a large number of fences that are currently over 6 feet <br />11 which would make a number of fences out of compliance. She is in favor of supporting this <br />12 request either at the 6 foot or 7 foot height. <br />13 <br />14 Commissioner Morita stated to custom build fences to accommodate changes in terrain is not <br />15 feasible. Residents should be able to build fences with standard materials and he is in favor of <br />16 the request. <br />17 <br />18 Commissioner Rude stated he has concerns about material selection and maintenance. He <br />19 believes the code needs to be more specific on maintenance of a wooden fence. He feels there <br />20 is a lot more to discuss regarding fences. He would like to table this and would prefer 6.5 feet. <br />21 <br />22 Commissioner Morita stated that is not what the request consists of and this is what the <br />23 Commission needs to address at this time. Chair Socha stated she agrees with Commissioner <br />24 Morita. <br />25 <br />26 Commissioner Erickson stated he is in favor of the proposal with the inclusion of the post <br />27 caps. <br />28 <br />29 Chair Socha stated she has heard from Commissioners as to whether 6.5 feet or 7 feet. She <br />30 feels this may need further discussion. <br />31 <br />32 Commissioner Rude stated he does not understand why this makes a difference. Mr. Grittman <br />33 stated the building code allows for this. <br />34 <br />35 Commissioner Morita stated he would like to stick to 7 feet height. <br />36 <br />37 Commissioner Erickson stated he agrees and it would be more cost effective to be able to use <br />38 standard building materials. <br />39 <br />40 Commissioner Kuykendall stated he has a sloping yard with a fence that has to slope. It <br />41 doesn’t mean all fences will be built at 7 feet. It allows for changes in grade to be considered. <br />42 When considering building materials custom materials can be very spendy. He is in favor of 7 <br />43 feet from a practical standpoint. People try to do what is right, although some people will not. <br />44 He believes an inspection process needs to be added. Chair Socha stated she agrees. Lot lines <br />45 are very difficult to figure out. She would like this brought to planning staff or administration <br />46 for an inspection process when other factors are discussed.