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. . e I. The proposed use will not affect parking conditions and is unlikely to affect traffic flow in the surrounding area. Ifthe fence is at least twenty feet from the right-of- way, there would be sufficient protection of sight lines. 2. The proposed use will nol produce any additional noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, or any otber nuisance characteristics. However, the fence is likely to reduce noise, glare, dust, and other nuisances for the subject property. 3. The proposed use will not affec! drainage. 4. The proposed use will not affect the population density of the neighborhood. 5. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent properties and other properties along Lexington Avenue. Many properties along Lexington A venue between Highway 96 and Amble Drive already have a privacy fence, including the properties north and south of the subject property. The fence on the subject property would be similar in style and height to the other fences along Lexington A venue. The other fences along Lexington Avenue are also 100 percent opaque. It is unlikely the fence would have any negative impact on neighboring properties or the City. 6. The park dedication fee does not apply. 7. If the City finds that there are unusual circumstances in this particular application, then the proposed use is in conformance with lhe requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The Comprehensive Development 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 propel1ies or travelers on Lexington A venue. Based on the facts ofthis case, it is determined that unusual circumstances do exist that may warrant the proposed deviations from thc fence regulations based on the following: 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 t\VO sides 0 f the lot, which significantly reduces the ability to reduce noise and increase privacy with a fence; and, c. The fences on the other residential properties along Lexington A venue are located in the rear yard where a six foot high fencc is permitted. Only one other property, which is located across the street at 1104 Amble Drive, is in comparable situalion to the applicant's property. A sile plan review for a fence in the front yard setback at 1104 Amble Drive was approved in June 2006. Recommended Conditions: The Planning Commission and Staff recommend that the approval be subject to the following seven conditions: 1. The fence plans shall be modified so that the fence is no closer than twenty feet to the lot line comer that is near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Amble Dlive. Any I\Merro-inef.lIs\ardenhiiis\PlanningIPlallning Cases12006106-022 Peterson Fence Site Plan Review (Pf.NDjN6)'L080806 - CC Reporl - Pelerson ,Yiw Plan REview. doc Page 3 of4