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Item #15 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2004 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Appeal to the City Council regarding the Planning Commission's decision to deny File Index Number DAP -000-275, a request for chain link fencing at 1537 Macy Avenue. DATE: June 3, 2004 BACKGROUND: Alonza and Rhonda Scott ("applicant"), owners and residents of the property located at 1537 Macy Avenue, were cited by the Code Enforcement Division of the Police Department for constructing a chain link fence along the front and north side property lines, without City approval by the Design Review Committee (DRC) and without obtaining a Building Permit. Section 18.38.050 of Title 18 of the Colton Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) requires review and approval by the DRC for the placement of chain link fencing in all residential and nonresidential zones within the City. Subsequent to the action by Code Enforcement, the applicant submitted an application for DRC review and approval of the chain link fencing. On April 5, 2004, the DRC denied the applicant's request. The applicant appealed the denial to the Planning Commission. On April 27, 2004, the Planning Commission upheld the DRC's decision and denied the applicant's request. The applicant is now appealing the Planning Commission's denial to the City Council. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The applicant resides at 1537 Macy Avenue, and stated that they were unaware of the City's regulations regarding the placement of chain link fencing and a requirement to obtain a building permit. According to the applicant, the fence was constructed for child safety reasons, because they operate a licensed childcare business and also because it was the least costly fence to construct. Unfortunately, there is no other chain link fencing along Macy Avenue, which was the primary reason that the applicant's request was denied by both the DRC and the Planning Commission. The Commission requested that the applicant consider the placement of wrought iron fencing or any other type of fencing that is more aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the residential properties along Macy Avenue. However, the applicant stated that the cost to install wrought iron fencing was too much and that was their reason for installing chain link fencing.