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5-foot maximum height. The proposed amendment has a word missing;the first sentence <br /> in red should read: "Fences not exceeding 60 inches in height may be constructed in the <br /> side yard or the front yard of a property. " <br /> Council Member Akerson asked if an 8-foot fence would be appropriate in the back yard. <br /> A back yard is not public realm. If there are pools, higher fences might keep children <br /> out. <br /> Mr. Marohn explained that with small,urban lots high fences block out light and <br /> circulation of air. Homeowners can make the choice of height. <br /> A motion was made by J. J. Levenske, seconded by Scott Snyder,to amend the proposed <br /> amendment to state "Fences not exceeding 96 inches may be constructed in rear yard of <br /> a property. " All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> A motion was made by J. J. Levenske, seconded by Scott Snyder,to recommend the City <br /> Council amend Section 17-5.9 Urban Residential, as follows: <br /> Amendment: Chapter 17, Article 5 shall be amended as follows: <br /> Section 17-5.9 URBAN RESIDENTIAL (UR) <br /> 4. Performance Standards. <br /> C. Fences. Fences not o eedi g 60 :.,ehes in height y be <br /> eenst-fueted o opt within the 014W Seth ek area. Fences not <br /> exceeding 36 inches in height may be constructed within the OHW <br /> setback area so long as the fencing is transparent. Fences not <br /> exceeding 60 inches in height may be constructed in the side yard <br /> or the front yard of a property. Fences not exceeding 96 inches <br /> may be constructed in rear yard of a property. Under no <br /> circumstances shall a fence be constructed closer than 10 feet from <br /> the surface of a public road and in all cases not within the public <br /> right-of-way. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materials <br /> with posts and fence of metal,wood, concrete, brick or smooth <br /> wire. Barbed or electrified wire is prohibited, except where <br /> specific approval has been given by the Planning Commission. <br /> All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. <br /> OPEN FORUM: None. <br /> MINUTES 3 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> May 17, 2012 <br />