Approve fence encroachment agreement for 130 E. Scenic Avenue

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In Plain English

A homeowner at 130 E. Scenic Avenue wants to build a fence that extends into city property along the street. The city already required them to remove an earlier fence built without permission. If approved, the homeowner signs a permanent agreement recorded on their property title allowing the encroachment.

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Votes

Adopt the resolution, made the findings in the staff report and add reflectors to the fence

Passed

6 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

The city council approved allowing a homeowner on E. Scenic Avenue to keep a fence that extends onto city property, with broad support in a 6-1 vote. Councilmember Soheila Bana was the sole dissenter. The homeowner had previously built a fence without permission that the city made them remove, and this agreement makes their new encroachment legal and permanent. The council added a requirement for reflectors on the fence, and the agreement will be recorded on the property's title so future owners know about the arrangement.

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Public Comments

9 public comments (9 spoken)

Leopoldo LopezVia Zoom
Jami SpittlerVia Zoom
Matthew CottonVia Zoom
Ralph JacobsonVia Zoom
Tom ButtVia Zoomformer mayor
Jean ReynoldsVia Zoom
Daniel ButtVia Zoom
Bill BerlandVia Zoom
Richard KatzVia Zoom

Community Discussion

This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.

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