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7. Park dedications where applicable; and the 8. Orderly development of the neighborhood and the City within the general purposc and intent of this ordinancc and the Comprehcnsivc Development Plan for the City, . Findings of Fact Staff offcrs the following eight findings of f'lct: L The proposed use will not affect parking conditions and is unlikely to affect traffic flow in the surrounding arca, 2. The proposed use will not produce any additional noise, glare, odors, vibration, smokc, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, or any othcr nuisance characte.istics. However, the fCnce is likely to reduce noise, glare, dust, and other nuisances for the subject property. ~ The proposed use will not affect drainage. :>. 4. The proposed use will not affect the population density of the neighborhood. 5. The proposed usc is compatible with adjacent propertics and other properties along Lexington A venue. Many properties along Lcxington A venue between Highway 96 and Amble Drive already have a privacy fence. The fence on the subject property would be similar in style and height to the other fences along Lexington A venue. The othcr fences along Lexington A venue are also 100 percent opaque. It is unlikely thc fence would havc any negativc impact on neighboring properties or the City. 6. Thc park dedication fee does not apply. 7. If the City finds that there arc unusual circumstances in this particular application, . then the proposed use is in conl<mnance with thc rcquirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The Comprehensive Developmcnt Plan does not comment on fences. 8. The fence will likely increase the livability and security of the applicant's property without disrupting the adjacent properties or travclcrs on Lexington Avenuc, Based on the facts of this casc, it is determincd that unusual circumstances do exist that may warrant the proposed deviations from the fence rcgulations based on the f<lllowing: a. High traffic levels on Lexington A venue create unusually high noise and reduce privacy compared to most other residential properties in the neighborhood and City. The proposed fence would increase privacy and help to reduce some noise; b. The front yard requirements apply to two sides of the lot, which significantly reduces the ability to reduce noise and increase privacy with a fence; and, c. The fences on the other residential propel1ies along Lcxington A venue are located in the rear yard where a six foot high fence is permitted. Only one other propcrty, which is located across the street at 1105 Amble Drive, is in comparable situation to the applicant's property, - Cilyo[ Arden Hills Planning Commission A1eelingfor June 7, 2006 't\lv!e!ro~ineLUJ\an1el1hi!/s',pJGnning\p!(lnnillg Casesi2()(J6\06-0/7 - Gallus Sile Plan ReFlew (PE/\/DIN0j\052106 _ PC repon Galfus Site Plan . Rel"iew.do( Page 5 of 7