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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 16, 2022 Page 5 1 2 Commissioner Kuykendall expressed concern that the survey documentation could be costly 3 for the neighbor, as opposed to the fence builder. Commissioner Morita agreed that a survey 4 requirement would increase the cost by 2-3 times. He asked whether there are ways to protect 5 neighbors from irresponsible fence builders. 6 7 Mr. Grittman stated one community requires the permit applicant to mark the property line 7 8 days prior to construction. He added if the neighbor objects, they can request that City Staff 9 hold the permit until the property line can be confirmed. He noted the City does not want to 10 be in the position of arbitrating where property lines are located. 11 12 Commissioner Kuykendall stated he supports having the property line drawn 7 days prior, as 13 it makes sense to give notice so that a conversation can happen. 14 15 Chair Socha stated she is leaning towards not requiring a survey because of the cost, and it 16 does not seem to be an ongoing problem in the City. She added she has no objection to 17 having the property line drawn 7 days in advance. She noted the applicant could provide 18 neighboring addresses as part of the permit process, and City Staff could send out a notice to 19 adjoining properties. 20 21 Commissioner Erickson stated there is often tension when someone puts up a fence. He 22 added the neighbor should have a say in the matter. He noted, if a permit is required of the 23 applicant, that could affect their rights to build a fence on their property. He asked how other 24 notifications are handled. 25 26 Mr. Grittman stated notifications are sent by City Staff in the mail to adjacent properties as 27 identified by Staff through GIS mapping. 28 29 Commissioner Kuykendall stated sending out notices is one step further than he would 30 support going. 31 32 Chair Socha stated she supports notice from City Staff when the permit is pulled, because it 33 can be done in advance, and the neighbor can look for the property line. 34 35 Chair Socha called for an informal vote from the Commissioners. 36 37 Commissioner Kuykendall supported marking the property line only. All the remaining 38 Commissioners supported marking the property line and providing notice to adjacent 39 properties. 40 41 Chair Socha requested that City Staff draft language to propose to the City Council for 42 Section 150.072. 43 44 Mr. Grittman stated Commissioner Rude had asked whether a registered surveyor should be 45 required, or some other form of registered proof of the property line. 46