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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 28, 2023 7 A. Planning Case 2023-013 — Zoning Code Amendment — Chapter 13, Section 1325.05 Design Standards, Subd. 4.1)—Fencing Community Development Director Jagoe stated at their February 21 st work session, the City Council had a preliminary discussion on if, or how, City ordinances may be restrictive to residents wanting to remodel or add-on to their home. City staff was directed to survey neighboring cities to compare Arden Hills' residential setback requirements. Additionally, city staff was asked to assemble a list of previously identified code amendments to allow for further Council discussion to occur on the prioritization 'of amendment reviews. City staff brought back the requested information to the City Council at their April 17th meeting. Staff provide a list of ordinance amendments that were previously tasked to proceed directly to the Planning Commission for the first review once a Senior Planner was onboard and as staff time allowed. While others would need to be brought back to the City Council for further discussion and direction at a future work session. Staff reviewed the proposed ordinance amendments. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the City Council consensus was to proceed with the amendments as outlined. Staff was directed to bring forward the fence ordinance amendments to the Planning Commission for the first review and to hold a public hearing. Following the public hearing, the draft ordinance language with recommendation of the Planning Commission would be brought to the City Council for subsequent discussion and adoption. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the Overview of Ordinance Amendments in further detail with the Council and reported the Planning Commission voted 6-0 (Commissioner Mitchell was absent) to recommend approval of Planning Case 23-014 with amendments. The Commission recommended increasing the duration for a temporary fence from 120 days to 150 days and added wording that identifies fencing utilized at a construction site would also be an exception to the temporary fencing provision. Councilmember Monson asked if the Planning Commission discussed the height of residential fences. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the Planning Commission did not discuss this. She noted residential fences would be limited to six feet at this time. She indicated PUD's would allow for applicants to seek flexibility for a taller fence. Councilmember Holden questioned how the City would monitor or enforce temporary fences. She recommended temporary fences be allowed from November 1 to March 31 versus allowing them for 150 days. Community Development Director Jagoe stated a specific number of days allows for seasonal summer fences for gardens, along with winter snow fences. She reported fences would be investigated based on complaints from neighbors. Councilmember Holden inquired if there was any provision that requires the finished side of the fence to be placed outwards.