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v TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS December 8, 2005 Staff Report to the Planning Commission RE: A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO SECTION 10-1.507(C)(5) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR A SIX FOOT (6') TALL BROWN VINYL CHAIN LINK FENCE ALONG THE SILENT HILLS LANE FRONTAGE. THE CODE REQUIRES FOUR AND A HALF FEET (4.5') TALL AS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT PERMITTED. THE REQUEST FOR THE EXCEPTION IS PURSUANT TO SECTION 10- 1.507(D). LANDS OF PERRELL; 26300 SILENT HILLS LANE; FILE #165-05-ZP. FROM: Brian Froelich, Assistant Planner ' APPROVED BY: Carl Cahill, Planning Director0.C. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission: Deny the proposed fence height exception and require a fence compliant with Section 10- 507(c)(5). ALTERNATIVE Approve the requested exception to allow 175 linear feet of six foot (6') tall, brown vinyl coated chain link fence along Silent Hills Lane citing the applicant's findings outlined in attachment #2 (26300 Silent Hills Lane) and subject to the recommended conditions of approval in attachment#1. CODE REQUIREMENTS Section 10-1.507 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code regulates fences, walls, gates, and columns. The proposal does not meet the requirements of said Section, therefore, requires Planning Commission review pursuant to Section 10-1.507(d) of the Municipal Code. Section 10-1.507(d) outlines three findings that must be made in the affirmative in order to approve any exception to Section 10-1.507. BACKGROUND The subject property is located to the west of Altamont Road on the west side of Silent Hills Lane. The site is currently in the final construction stages of a new residence, secondary dwelling unit, carriage house, and a cabana approved by the City Council on September 12, 2002. The Landscape Screening plan was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission on September 8, 2005.