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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes <br />July 19, 2022 <br />Page 5 <br />1 <br />2 Commissioner Rude suggested neighbor buy-in be needed when considering putting in a <br />3 fence. <br />4 <br />5 Chair Socha closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. <br />6 <br />7 Staff recommends approval of an amendment to the fence regulations as identified in the <br />8 report, with the following findings: <br />9 <br />A.10 The current fence regulations related to height are inconsistent with the regulations of the <br />11 Building Code. <br />B.12 The current fence permitting practices are not consistent with the procedures required by <br />13 the code. <br />C.14 The current height regulations for residential fences do not comport with common <br />15 construction practices, nor account for inconsistencies in grade or terrain. <br />D.16 The amendment would be consistent with current practice, with the language of the <br />17 Building Code, and the practices of many other nearby communities. <br />18 <br />19 Mr. Grittman reviewed staff has reviewed for consistency with related codes, including the <br />20 building code, and practical issues related to construction styles, permitting, city review, and <br />21 common building practices, both in St. Anthony and nearby communities. Staff recommends <br />22 approval of the amendment increasing the maximum height of residential fences and <br />23 establishing clearer standards for measurement. <br />24 <br />25 Motion by Commissioner Morita, seconded by Commissioner Gaveske, to approve the request <br />26 for an amendment to the fence regulations and direct staff to prepare an ordinance for City <br />27 Council consideration with language that the fence cap be included in the 7 foot height. <br />28 <br />29 Motion carried 1(Rude)-6. <br />30 <br />31 IV.STAFF REPORTS. <br />32 <br />33 Mr. Grittman stated the Doran Group has applied for building permits for their second phase. <br />34 There is more to come. The Bremer Bank project is under construction. The senior housing on <br />35 Stinson is wrapped with some exterior being put on. They hope to occupy sometime during <br />36 the winter. <br />37 <br />38 V.OTHER BUSINESS. <br />39 <br />A.40 R-1 Zoning Amendment Updates <br />41 <br />42 Mr. Grittman reviewed in May, the Planning Commission began a discussion about the <br />43 potential pros and cons of altering setbacks on Single Family lots in the Village. The <br />44 Commission requested additional information as to the actual “as-applied” impacts of <br />45 changes. <br />46