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<br />3. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dentz – 1667 ________ - Fence Issue <br /> <br />Mr. Dense told the Committee he had a question concerning the fence Ordinance. He <br />then noted that he understands the Ordinance to require that a fence be placed two feet off <br />of the property line. He then asked why the Ordinance is not enforced. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hanson explained that most of the City’s Ordinances are enforced by <br />complaint because the City does not have staff to patrol the City to look for Ordinance <br />violations. He further said that, if the matter is not brought to the attention of the City, <br />the City might not be aware of it. <br /> <br />Tracy Tratar of 1710 Peltier Lake Drive complained that the City is taking away more of <br />the residents’ property by requiring that the fence be put two feet off of the property line. <br /> <br />Commissioner DeVine indicated that he wished more residents had come to any of the 10 <br />or 15 public hearings held concerning the changes to Ordinance #4 to provide input. He <br />then explained that the two-foot determination was made to allow for maintenance of the <br />fence without the need to trespass on your neighbor’s property to do so. <br /> <br />Mr. Tratar noted that residents do not pay attention to the Ordinances until they have a <br />problem. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated that somebody had come to the meeting and <br />asked that fences be placed six (6) to ten (10) feet off the property line. She then <br />indicated that the Committee had attempted to weigh both sides of the issue and <br />determined that two feet was adequate for maintenance. <br /> <br />Commissioner McLean indicated that the ownership of the fence when it is placed on the <br />property line comes into question when selling the property. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hanson indicated that there is more involved than just painting issues. He <br />said there is mowing and weed whipping that need to be done without interfering with <br />your neighbor. <br /> <br />Mr. Dense indicated that his neighbor had placed a fence directly on the property line and <br />he does not feel he should have to go and tell him that. <br /> <br />Commissioner DeVine recommended sending a letter to the City voicing his complaint so <br />that it could be checked out. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hanson indicated that the existing fence would not have to be removed but <br />the newly extended part of the fence, if it is determined to be on the property line, would <br />need to be removed. <br /> <br />Page 4 of 15 <br /> <br />