HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-113 Approving Fence Ordinance Findings of FactCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-1l3
Motion By: Nichols
Seconded By: Vehrenkamp
September 22, 2022
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS 1020,020 AND 1060.080 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CORCORAN CITY CODE REALTED TO LOT DEFINITIONS AND
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR FENCES AND WALLS.
(CITY FILE 22-033)
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in regulating fences to reduce conflict with easements and the
circulation of traffic, light, and air; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to decrease the front setback for fences that exceed 4'
in height and 50% opacity; and
WHEREAS, the proposed definitions of "Lot Frontage" and "Interior Lot Line" added to Section
1020.020 of the City Code provide clarity as to the proper interpretation of the terms of art in
Section 1060, 080 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the amended definition of "Lot Width" will address difficulties in applying the pre-
existing definition to lots along a cul-de-sac; and
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends increasing the threshold of zoning review for fences to account
for various easements, drainage patterns, and impending improvements projects; and
WHEREAS, the existing performance standard
WHEREAS, the Planni
recommends approval;
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ng Commission reviewed the request at a duly called public hearing and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
that it does approve an amendment to Title X (Zoning Ordinance) of the
regulation of lots, fences, and walls, based on the following findings:
of Corcoran, Minnesota,
City Code to amend the
1. The amendments will provide more flexibility for property owners that would like to place
a privacy fence in their front yard.
2. The amendments will provide more flexibility for property owners that have more than
one lot frontage.
3. The amendments protect the character of streetscapes for residents within
neighborhoods.
4. The amendments will reduce the number of variances and Planned Unit Development
flexibility requests related to lot width and fence placement.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION INIU. 2022-113
September 22, 2022
5. The amendments will reduce the amount and extent of code violations related to privacy
fences.
6. The amendments establish standards and provide guidance for swimming pool and spa
barriers as well as walls.
7. The amendments remove an arbitrary standard for Zoning review of fences, and the new
standard will better allow for staff to analyze proposed fence placements and educate
property owners on conflicts with easements, drainage, and impending improvement
projects.
8. The amendments are consistent with other City Code standards and City policies.
VOTING AYE
® McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
VOTING NAY
�J McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Vehrenkamp, Dean
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 22nd day of
September, 2022.
ATTEST:
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Tom McKee =Mayor
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