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<br />fence. <br /> <br />2.2 In April 2001, the Community Development Department issued a building permit to Mr. <br />Hoff 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 /> <br />2.3 Mr. Hoff 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 /> <br />2.4 In August 2001, the Community Development Department notified Mr. Hoffby letter <br />regarding the recently constructed fence and the need to comply with Section 1012.02B2 <br />of the Roseville City Code. Mr. Hoff 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 /> <br />2.5 On October 2, Mr. Hoff submitted his application for a variance. The continued <br />processing of the administrative ticket was suspended pending the outcome of the <br />vanance process. <br /> <br />2.6 On November 14,2001, the Planning Commission, after considerable review, <br />recommended, with findings, denial of the requested 2 lIz foot variance to allow a 6 Y2 <br />foot tall frond yard fence. <br /> <br />2.7 On November 26,2001, 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 /> <br />3.0 STAFF COMMENT <br /> <br />3.1 Section 1012.02B2 requires fences to be a maximum of four-foot fence tall in a front <br />yard. <br /> <br />3.2 Mr. Hoffs 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 /> <br />3.3 Mr. Hoff installed the existing 6-1/2 foot tall white plastic fence in violation of Section <br />1012.02B2 of the Roseville City Code. <br /> <br />3.4 Staff has received several calls and letters from the adjacent property owners (directly <br /> <br />PF3347 ReA 042202 Page 2 of6 <br />