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fence. <br /> 2.2 In April 2001, the Community Development Department issued a building permit to Mr. <br /> Doff for the replacement and expansion of his existing wood fence to the shoreline of <br /> Lake McCarrons. However, this building permit was issued in error. The inspector who <br /> reviewed and issued the fence replacement/addition permit inadvertently overlooked <br /> Section 1012.02B2 and its four foot maximum fence height allowance in a front yard. <br /> Upon becoming aware of this error, the inspector notified the contractor of the height <br /> limit for the section in the front yard. <br /> 2.3 Mr. Doff was made aware of the inadvertent error and staff explained his options (reduce <br /> the proposed height of the fence or apply for a variance), but the fence was installed in <br /> violation of Section 1012.02B2. <br /> 2.4 In August 2001, the Community Development Department notified Mr. Doff by letter <br /> regarding the recently constructed fence and the need to comply with Section 1012.02B2 <br /> of the Roseville City Code. Mr. Doff was given 30 days to comply. He did not comply <br /> within the specified time line and an administrative ticket was issued and another letter <br /> sent regarding the need to comply with the City Code. <br /> 2.5 On October 2, Mr. Doff submitted his application for a variance. The continued <br /> processing of the administrative ticket was suspended pending the outcome of the <br /> variance process. <br /> 2.6 On November 14,200 1, the Planning Commission, after considerable review, <br /> recommended, with findings, denial of the requested 2 1/2 foot variance to allow a 6 1/2 <br /> foot tall frond yard fence. <br /> 2.7 On November 26,200 1, the City Council received the Planning Commission's <br /> recommendation and took formal action to continue the Variance request for 60 days and <br /> instructed staff to take this matter to Dispute Resolution Inc and involve all affected <br /> parties. <br /> 3.0 STAFF COMMENT <br /> 3.1 Section 1012.02B2 requires fences to be a maximum of four-foot fence tall in a front <br /> yard. <br /> 3.2 Mr. Doff s front yard is that portion of the parcel that lies from the principal structure <br /> (house) due east to the property line along Shady Beach Avenue. <br /> 3.3 Mr. Doff installed the existing 6-112 foot tall white plastic fence in violation of Section <br /> 10 12.02B2 of the Roseville City Code. <br /> 3.4 Staff has received several calls and letters from the adjacent property owners (directly <br /> PF3347 RCA 042202 Page 2 of 6 <br />