7. Staff Comments

Planning Commission Meeting · 2026-04-23 · agenda_item

A variance request is under review for an existing 6-foot-tall fence at 5968 Shady Creek Lane. The property owners, Victor Francis and Samia Fezy, with applicant Peter Francis, are seeking to keep the fence located less than 5 feet from the right-of-way. This variance is from city rules that require such fences to be placed in line with the front of the house or further back. The fence was installed about 10 years ago to provide safety for a family member with a medical condition. The Planning Commission is considering this request, with staff recommending denial. If approved, this would involve no new construction but would confirm the existing fence's placement. Local contractors and suppliers involved in fencing, site preparation, and potentially landscaping might be interested in understanding the outcome of this review, as it relates to property improvements and code compliance.