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Memo
To: Planning Commission
From: Justin Fortney, Associate Planner
Date: March 22, 2010
SubjectCorridor Fencing Discussion
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REQUEST
Some members of the Planning Commission asked to allow time to discuss how the ordinance
could address fencing along busy corridors of the city.
HISTORY
A recent fence variance highlighted how fences along corridors could be viewed by visitors to
the city. It was said that a great variety of fence types, heights, or locations could give a negative
aesthetic impression of the City.
REVIEW
Staff looked into how other Cities in the area address fencing along corridors.
Rosemount
No different fencing requirements for corridors.
Apple Valley
No different fencing requirements for corridors.
Farmington
No different fencing requirements for corridors.
Cottage Grove
They don’t have different fencing requirements for existing homes along corridors, but they have
thought about replacing abutting fences with a uniform fence in conjunction with street
reconstruction projects. Unfortunately the costs to do so were prohibitive.
In reviewing new subdivision applications, they include fencing requirements in the city
resolution approving the plat. Homeowner associations are also required to maintain a uniform
design and color for fences along collector and arterial roadways.
Woodbury
No different fencing requirements for corridors.
ACTION
The commission may discuss the possibility of amending the Fencing regulations to address
corridors. To give staff direction the Commission may do the following.
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Discuss the issue and determine if ordinance amendments are warranted, if they are;
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Should new developments backing up to main corridors be required to have and maintain
a uniform fence;
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Should existing homes backing up to main corridors be required to only install a
particular type, style, height, colored fence
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Should taller fences be allowed along main corridors; or
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Etcetera