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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.24.96 Special Planning Packet ,,' . . . AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 24, 1996 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCUSSION a) Front Yard Variance for Fence - 5893 193rd Street b) Front Yard Variance for Fence - 19279 Encore Court c) Zoning Amendment Regarding Recycling Facilities d) Zoning Amendment Regarding Antenna Towers e) Comprehensive Plan Amendment Regarding MUSA Expansion 3 . ADJOURN ~ . . . AGENDA REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 24, 1996 1. Call to Order 2 . Discussion . Request from Brent Peterson, 5893 193rd Street, for 6 Foot Fence A variance has been requested by Brent Peterson for the fencing he has erected on his property at 5893 193rd Street West in TroyHill subdivision. The Peterson lot is a corner lot at the intersection of 193rd Street West and Everest Path. The fencing consists of two types of materials; the fencing along the east side of the lot and abutting Everest Path is a six foot (6') high cedar fence, whereas the remaining fence is made of four foot (4') high chain link with a wood trim. The fence appears to be built right up to the property lines. Grading plans indicate that the structure on the lot to the north of the Peterson property (which is part of TroyHill 3rd Addition) will be facing north. Thus the six foot (6') fencing along the east side of the Peterson property should not obstruct views from a front yard. Although the fence is not currently a hindrance to views of the abutting lot, it does not meet zoning ordinance standards for fencing. The ordinance indicates that a six foot fence can only be uerected on the side and rear lot line behind the nearest front corner of the principal building." However, the applicant called City Hall for an explanation of requirements for fencing and did not understand what was being said. Allowing the resident to keep, after the fact, his six foot cedar fence along Everest Path may lead to future requests for variances in similar situations. The Planning Commission will need to decide if a variance granted here will lead to a walled appearance along this and other neighborhood streets. The options include removing the fence, cutting it to four feet in height, or granting a variance because it will not adversely affect the adjoining property immediately to the north due to the proposed lot layout. . Front Yard Variance at 19279 Encore Court A variance is requested by Tricia Wolff and Mike Krois for the fence they have erected on their property. Their lot is at the corner of 193rd Street and Encore Court. The fencing is comprised of a six foot (6') high chain1ink fence (upon inspection it was closer to 5 1/2 feet). The fence is constructed mainly in the rear yard of the property, in which the fence starts and ends at the back corners of the house and shares a portion of it with the neighbor to the north. Because the property is a corner lot, and the ordinance clearly states that the fence must be constructed behind the nearest front corner of the principal building, it does not meet the requirements of the City Code regarding fences. . . , . This fence provides a different impression within the neighborhood than does the subject fence of the previous request. The open chain link construction does not obstruct the views from neighboring housing and it does not extend to the street right of way. If a variance is granted here it should be based upon the fact that it does not block the view from adjoining property. · Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Recycling The purpose of the discussion is to be assured that comments made during the last meeting have been incorporated into this ordinance. . Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Antenna Towers The revised draft of the Antenna ordinance now includes the advised changes of Chris Lehmann from Grannis and Grannis. . Comprehensive Plan Amendment Regarding MUSA Expansion The MUSA expansion will be discussed at length focusing on the priority of the sites after 1 and 2 have been added to the urban service area. /)/ f If7 /1J // . It ti/~I/~ 7. I,.., K4-... Charles Tooker City Planner .