Title
Appeal of Elizabeth Sampair to a Denial of an Application for a Fence Variance at 1845 GRAHAM AVENUE.
Purpose of Appeal
Fence
07/16/2014 Variance Denied by Stephen Ubl
FENCE PERMIT APPLIED FOR #14-307874. ES
Condition:
NIEGHBOR AGREES THAT DUE TO DECK HEIGHTS OF BOTH PROPERTIES, 8 FT FENCE PREFERRED FOR PRIVACY.
Fences may be up to but not on or over the property line. Fence heights allowed: Front Yard - 4 feet maximum, except for corner lots where an obscuring fence may only be 2 feet high at the corner of the intersection. Behind the front setback of the house and in the rear yard - 6 feet, 6 inches maximum. Call "GOPHER STATE ONE" @ 651-454-0002 to have utilities located before you dig.
07/16/2014: Denied - Stephen Ubl - Variance request is denied due to the conditions do not reflect any of the three criteria for approval. Owner was addressed to appeal to LHO is so wished.
Date of Order(s)
July 16, 2014
Inspector/Key Staff
Stephen Ubl
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
Per Mai Vang, we are waiting on the denial to be provided in STAMP or by Appellant to attach to this appeal. - KF
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of Appeal of Elizabeth Sampair to a Denial of an Application for a Fence Variance at 1845 GRAHAM AVENUE, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellant; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council grant an 18-inch variance in fence height (for a total allowed height of 8 feet) for the length of the fence separating the deck areas of this and the adjacent property on the condition that the top 18 inches shall be decorative and more that 33% open; and the balance of the fence shall not exceed 6.5 feet, per SPLC 33.07; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.