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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26- Council Office CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Councilman Eddie V. Negrete, First Ward Subject: Development Code Amendment - No 94-07 Fence Standards Dept: Council Office Date: March 19 1996 ORIGINAL Synopsis of Previous Council Action: Recommended Motion: That the Development Code Amendment No. 94-07 regarding Fence Standards be reconsidered. • .�4q5 Signature Contact Person: Councilman Eddie Negrete Phone: 5268 Supporting Data Attached: Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Source: (Acct.No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: 5I- f, ` AGENDA ITEM Ntl:::� (D CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Al Boughey, Director Subject: Development Code Amendment No. 94-07, Fence Standards Planning & Building Services Date: February 26, 1996 MCC Date: March 18, 1996 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: January 22, 1996 Continued to March 18, 1996. December 18, 1995 The Mayor and Common Council directed staff to revise the proposed ordinance to include other options. November 6, 1995 The Mayor and Common Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance. March 6, 1995 The Mayor and Common Council directed staff to initiate an amendment to the Development Code for specified modifications to the fence standard. Recommended Motion: That the first reading be waived and that the Ordinance which approves Development a Amendment No. 94-07 be laid over for final adoption. JEX Bou Contact person: Al Boughey Phone: 384-5357 Supporting data attached: Staff Report and Ordinance Ward: All FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: Agenda Item No. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (DCA) NO. 94-07 MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 18, 1996 REQUEST A City initiated proposal to amend the text of Development Code Chapter 19.20, Section 19.20.030(8) "FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES" to add several provisions to the fencing standards. BACKGROUND On November 6, 1995, the proposed revisions to the fencing standards were reviewed by the Mayor and Common Council. Based on the discussion during the workshop, Planning staff was directed to prepare an Ordinance with provisions for low voltage pet fences and six (6) foot high open fencing (not chain link) in the front yard setback for large lot single family and multi- family residential developments. On December 18, 1995, the Mayor and Common Council continued the project to January 22, 1996 and directed staff to revise the proposed Ordinance to include provisions for chain link fencing in front yards in residential districts. Staff prepared an ordinance that included this provision (Option 3) and provided three additional options (Options 1, 2 and 4). On January 22, 1996, the Mayor and Common Council closed the public hearing and two motions were made to lay the ordinance over for final adoption (Options 2 and 4, respectively). Both motions failed resulting in a continuance to the March 18th Mayor and Common Council meeting. The Mayor and Common Council Staff Reports (previously distributed) for January 22, 1996, December 18, 1995 and November 6, 1995 contain further background information on the project, including the survey of the requirements of surrounding jurisdictions. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION Staff has evaluated the proposed options and determined that they are exempt from CEQA pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) which states that CEQA only applies to projects and/or activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The proposed options do not have the potential to result in any significant effects on the environment. Development Code Amendment No. 94-07 Mayor and Common Council Meeting of March 18, 1996 Page 2 ASUMMARY OF THE OPTIONS FOR CHAIN LINK FENCING At the January 22, 1996 Mayor and Common Council meeting, staff proposed the following options: 1. Permit a maximum of 4 feet of chain link fencing for single family uses in front yards and side street yards in the RS,Residential Suburban and RU, Residential Urban land use designations, only; (Exhibit 2) 2. Permit a maximum of 4 feet of chain link fencing for single family uses in front yards and side street yards in the RS, Residential Suburban and RU, Residential Urban land use designations south of Highland Avenue, only; and, (Exhibit 3) 3. Permit a maximum of 4 feet of chain link fencing for single family and multi-family uses in front yards and side street yards in all residential land use designations. (Exhibit 4) 4. Permit a maximum of 4 feet of chain link fencing for single family uses in front yards and street side yards in all residential land use designations. (Exhibit 5) Note: All options include the provisions for low voltage pet fencing and open (non-chain link) fencing in the front yard setback for large lot single family and multi-family developments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council approve Option 1 or Option 4, based on the attached Findings of Fact (Exhibit 1). Prepared by: Deborah Woldruff, Associate Planner Prepared for: Al Boughey, AICP Director of Planning and Building Services EXHIBITS 1. Findings of Fact 2. Ordinance - Option 1 3. Ordinance - Option 2 4. Ordinance - Option 3 5. Ordinance - Option 4 Note: All ordinances were previously distributed, but are attached here for convenience in reviewing the options.