CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance granting a variance from Section 6-2-12:1.4 in order to permit a 7' and 8' tall privacy fence along the rear property lines at the subject property located at 5615 Rosinweed Lane, Naperville - PZC 19-1-101
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle Mattingly
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this matter on October 16, 2019. A representative of the South Pointe HOA Board of Directors spoke in opposition of the request stating the HOA has not granted approval of the taller fence and has major concerns for the overall height of the fence. The PZC voted to recommend approval of the request (approved, 5-1), staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is zoned R1A (Low Density Single Family Residence District) and is located west of Hawkweed Drive and south of Rosinweed Lane. The 25,975-square foot property is currently improved with a single-family residence.
In March 2019, a fence permit was issued by the City to allow for the installation of a 6' tall privacy fence on the subject property. Since approval of the application was granted, the 6' privacy fence was installed. The homeowner has indicated that after the 6' fence was installed, addition boards were added to portions of the fence in the rear yard to increase the height to 7' and 8' tall privacy fencing. The installation of these boards was done without a permit. The homeowner requests a variance to allow the 7' and 8' tall privacy fencing to remain on the subject property. If the current request for a variance is granted, the homeowner will be required to submit a fence permit application. At that time, permit fees would be assessed and doubled (minimum $500) based upon the fences installation without a permit.
DISCUSSION:
The owner and petitioner, Anthony Ducato, is requesting approval of a variance to allow the existing 7' tall privacy fence along ...
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