Allow private fence to remain in public right-of-way at 130 E. Scenic Avenue

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In Plain English

A property owner at 130 E. Scenic Avenue built a fence that extends into city-owned land next to the street. The city requires a formal agreement to allow the fence to stay. If approved, the agreement gets recorded on the property deed so future owners know about the encroachment.

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Votes

Adopt the resolution, make 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 council approved an agreement allowing a property owner on Scenic Avenue to keep a fence that was built on city land, with the added requirement that reflectors be installed on the fence. This formal encroachment agreement will be recorded on the property deed to notify future owners that part of their fence sits on public right-of-way. The council passed the measure with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with Soheila Bana casting the lone dissenting vote. The agreement resolves what appears to be an accidental boundary violation while ensuring the fence is more visible to the public.

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Public Comments

1 public comment (1 written)

Pamela ChristianEmail

Community Discussion

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