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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission July I, 2008 Chair Hanson inquired whether the highlighted items in the handout were the changes. City Administrator Larson responded that yes, they were. Sump Pumps Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that, on Page 7, they need to specify where they can discharge the water, so it does not flow down the street. City Administrator Larson stated that there is a problem when residents are running sump pumps in the winter. He stated that, when the storm sewer is frozen, the water will not go anywhere, so then it has to be run into the yard. Commissioner Parucci inquired whether they could let them pump it into the drain tile. City Administrator Larson replied that they would not want that connection, unless there was a vapor lock between the two. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that, once they got verbiage from City Engineer Statz, they can change this particular item. City Administrator Larson stated that Section 150.30 shows a sump pump requirement, but it does not specify where to discharge. Fences City Administrator Larson showed sketches on the screen of how the proposed rules on fencing would be interpreted. Discussion ensued regarding different lot configurations and what would be the best requirement. City Administrator Larson stated that they could compromise and require that the set up be 15 or some other number of feet back from the front of the house. Commissioner Wood suggested staying with the original plan and allow vanances for unusual property shapes. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers suggested having one side start from the front and the other side start from the back. Commissioner Pangell inquired about the existing Ordinance language. Page 2 of6