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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION D A T E: 07/23/O1 ITEM NO: C-2 De artment A proval: Manager Approved: Agenda Section: CONSENT Ite Description: Gre� & Am�� Peterso equest for a Variance from Section 1012.02B2 of the Roseville City Code to increase the front yard fence height at 222 North McCarrons Boulevard�I'F3321). 1.0 REQUESTED ACTION 1.1 Gregg and Amy Peterson have requested a variance to increase the height of a fence in their front yard from four feet to six feet. FENCE HEIGHT (Front Yard) Code Requirement Current Hei ht A licant Re uest Variance Re uested 4 feet (48 inch) 5 feet 6 feet 2 feet 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 Gregg and Amy Peterson own the home located at 222 North McCarrons. The property is zoned R- l, Single Family Residential District with a Comprehensive Plan Designation of LR, Low Density Residential. 2.2 To the west and south of the Peterson's property are residential homes, to the east is an apartment complex, and to the north (directly across the street) is the Minnesota Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command Center. 2.3 Currently a five-foot tall fence lies in the same general location (front yard properiy line) as the proposed five foot nine inch fence would be erected. 2.4 The Peterson's are requesting the variance from Section 1012.02B2 of the Roseville Zoning Ordinance. Due to the noise levels created from traffic along North McCarrons Boulevard West and that generated from the National Guard facility the Petersons ha�e little privacy and sound screening for their home. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT & FINDINGS 3.1 Section 1012.0232 of the Roseville City Code requires fences in a front yard to be no greater in height than 48 inches. The front yard is considered that area of ones properiy that lies from the front of the home to the front properiy line. PF3321 RCA (072301) Page I of 4