3(b) Ordinance Amendment Creating a Traffic Visibility Area for Fences

Home Browse Search

(30)feet along one property line and diagonally to a point thirty(30)feet from the point of beginning on the other property line." The following language is included in the zoning ordinance for the City of Crosby: "No fence, wall, siructure, trees or obsiruction, other than chain link fences with openings of 15/8-inches to two inches not exceeding 48 inches in height, shall be erected, established or maintained on a corner lot within a triangular area bounded by the lot lines and a line connecting points on each lot line 2o feet from the intersection of such lot lines. An object wtthin this area not exceeding 3o inches in height as measured from the centerline eleuation of the street shall not be considered as an obstruction to uision." At the August 1�, 201�Planning Commission meeting there was discussion regarding intersections with overgrown shrubbery that made travel through the intersections unsafe. Staff will work with the Public Works Supervisor and the City Administrator/Clerk to develop a plan for this. Applicable Regulations: Staff has prepared an ordinance amendment that includes language for intersections. The red, underlined text is the proposed language to be added. Staff Findings: Staff provides the following Findings of Fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: i. The amendment creates a performance standard to ensure visibility and promote safe travel at intersections. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve the Ordinance Amendment, deny the application, or table the request if additional information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial, Findings of Fact should be cited. Staff Recommendation: We recommend a motion for the City Council to Amend the Ordinance. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(a)-2 September 2i,2oi�