HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 16-03 Appeal of P&Z Decision - HopperMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 16-03
Meeting Date January 14, 2016
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Appeal of P&Z Commission Decision: denial of Hopper chain link fence
Public hearing
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Originator
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
N/A
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
ASAP
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Appellant, Robin Hopper, owns two adjacent properties (951 Conifer Lane and 954 Strawberry Lane) and purchased the materials to construct a chain link fence to enclose the back yards
of both properties. Although the proposed fenced enclosure is to the rear of two existing residential structures, the material would be visible from Conifer and Strawberry Lanes and
visible to immediate neighbors.
McCall City / Impact Area Code (MCC 3.8.10.D) states that the use of chain link fencing in any residential zone requires administrative approval by city staff prior to issuance of a
building permit.
McCall Design Guideline #29 states that “Fencing materials should be compatible with the materials and color of the surrounding or the prevailing building materials and color in adjacent
developments. The use of natural materials is preferred, as opposed to chain link or plastic or other synthetic materials.”
Since 2006, when the ordinance and Design Guidelines were adopted by City Council, no permanent chain link fences have been permitted by the City of McCall.
On October 13, 2015, staff issued a letter of administrative determination to the Appellant stating that the use of chain link is not approved. The Appellant then appealed this decision
to the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission. On December 1, 2015, the Commission held a public hearing and unanimously denied the appeal of staff decision.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold the public hearing.
Approve the attached Findings and Conclusions and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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