ITEM: 11.2 Development Business - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning Director
Title
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF A NINE (9) FOOT FENCE ALONG CO52 (RADISSON ROAD).
13269 OWATONNA COURT NE
DEAN SIME
CASE FILE NO. 11-0043
Schedule of Actions
Planning Commission Public Hearing: 12/13/11
City Council: 01/05/12
Background
In November of 2008 the City Council adopted the 2nd Reading of a code amendment to the height provisions for residential fences abutting collector and arterial roadways. The amendment now allows fences abutting major roadways to be taller than six-feet and up to 10-feet feet with the granting of a Conditional Use Permit. The purpose of the change to allow taller fences was to help property owners mitigate noise issues associated with living next to these busier and louder roadways.
The fence that the applicant is proposing will be 9 feet in height and it will run along the length of their rear property line that abuts the west side of Radisson Road. The fence will be a solid panel fence similar to the drawing that is attached to this report, and the fence will essentially look like a granite wall.
The application as submitted is consistent with the expectations of the code amendment.
Recommendation
By Motion, approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Dean Sime as Conditional Use Permit Case File No. 11-0043; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Blaine Planning Commission on December 13, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine Planning Commission recommends said Conditional Use Permit be approved; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case on January 5, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved per Section 33.09(h)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow installation of a nine (9) foot fence along CO52 (Radisson Road) based on the following conditions:
1. Applicant must obtain a building permit for construction of the fence. The applicant to work with the Building Inspection Department to submit the correct structural information for building a nine foot fence.
2. Fence to be built as presented in the materials made part of this application including fence placement, appearance, materials, etc.
3. Homeowners have responsibility for maintenance and appearance of the fence and including the boulevard area lying between the fence and the travelled roadway.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 5th day of January 2012.