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5-foot maximum height. The proposed amendment has a word missing; the first sentence in red should read: "Fences not exceeding 60 inches in height may be constructed in the side yard or the front yard of a property. " Council Member Akerson asked if an 8-foot fence would be appropriate in the back yard. A back yard is not public realm. If there are pools,higher fences might keep children out. Mr. Marohn explained that with small, urban lots high fences block out light and circulation of air. Homeowners can make the choice of height. A motion was made by J. J. Levenske, seconded by Scott S to amend the proposed amendment to state "Fences not exceeding 96 inches ma e c acted in rear yard of a property. " All members voted"aye". Motion carri . A motion was made by J. J. Levenske, seconde Scott Snyder, tore end the City Council amend Section 17-5.9 Urban Reside folio Amendment: Chapter 17, Article 5 shall be amend allows: Section 17-5.9 URBAN RESID R) 4. Performan tandards. C. ences. 41- tNTTXIT sethaek . Fences not e s in `ht may be constructed within the OHW set b ea so he fencing is transparent. Fences not eed WO inches in height mgy be constructed in the side yard Ime fro f a 12ropelly. Fences not exceeding 96 inches A&cons cted in rear yard of a propegy. Under no circ stances shall a fence be constructed closer than 10 feet from the ace of a public road and in all cases not within the public ri g of-way. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materials posts and fence of metal, wood, concrete, brick or smooth re. Barbed or electrified wire is prohibited, except where specific approval has been given by the Planning Commission. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. OPEN FORUM: None. MINUTES 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission May 17, 2012