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City of Centerville <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br /> <br />July 2, 2013 <br /> <br />IV. OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br />None <br /> <br /> <br />V. NEW BUSINESS. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1.Petition for Variance to construct accessory building in front yard - 7247 Main Street <br /> <br />The Commission discussed the request for variance and reviewed draft findings for approval, <br />prepared by staff. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Koski that Commission adopt <br />the findings in favor of the variance and recommending approval to the City Council. All <br />present voting in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />2. Consider rescheduling August meeting in favor of Night to Unite. <br /> <br />Motion by made and duly passed to reschedule the August meeting to August 13, 2013. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br /> <br />2.Request for change in code relating to fencing/privacy screening. <br /> <br />Daniel Twohy, owner of the property at 1615 Widgeon Circle was present to request a change in <br />the code relating to fencing, to allow screening of a portion of the rear-yard where a pool or hot <br />tub might be located. The code currently does not distinguish between screening and fencing, in <br />that the height is limited to six feet. He would like a taller fence around the area where his hot tub <br />is located. <br /> <br />The Commission was receptive to the change and discussed several ideas on how to change the <br />rules to implement screening of a portion of the rear-yard. Possible regulations could be square <br />footage of screened area being a percentage of the dwelling footprint. Also, having the ability to <br />use an allowed lineal footage and permitting flexibility on where it is placed. Consensus was that <br />screening should be placed in from property lines to comply with setback rules that are applied to <br />accessory buildings. It was understood that the allowed screening could be less than enough to <br />completely enclose a pool-patio area and that the owner would need to place the allowed screening <br />in a way that provides the desired benefit. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Koski that the Commission <br />direct staff to prepare proposed code rules for privacy screening and scheduling a public <br />hearing on the changes at the meeting of August 13, 2013. All in favor. Motion carried <br />unanimously. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />