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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #04-02- A RESOLU~ON ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT # AND CONCLUSION RELATING ~i'O A REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S INTERPRET,~. TION OF RAMSEY CITY CODE RELATING TO PERMITTED FENCE MATERIALS:i IN AN R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY OWNED BY ~RUCE AND KAREN KONZAK. WHE -~. AS, in accordance with Section 9.03.09 (Administrative Appeals), the City has received a written request for appeal of the Zoning Administrator's interpretation of City Code and decision mallow for the installation of an electric fence around the perimeter of the property generally known as 16620 Zirconium Street N.W. (the "Subject Property"). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, AI~IOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA that the findings of fact and conclusion rel.~ting to the administrative appeal are determined to be as follows: 1. That Section 9.20.11 (R-1 Residential District), Subd. 6.c (General R-1 Performance Standards, Fences), states the following: "1. Fencing or walls (except retaining walls) located in the front yard shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. Fencing or walls located in the side or rear yard shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. Fences outside the 2020 MUSA are allowed up to eight (8) feet in height in any yard but must be setback a minimum of 100 feet from the front property line unless there is at least alseventy-five percent (75%) clear visible opening. Fences may be constructed of barbed wirelto accommodate agricultural activities and the raising of livestock and animals as defined by City Code Section 5.09. Lots of record as of July 1, 2002, within~ the MusA that are currently used for agricultural activities or the raising of livestock and animals also qualify under this provision. 2. Fencing material shall consist only of wood or chain link or other material as approved by the Zoning Administrator. 3. Fence framing must face inward on the fence owner's lot. 4. Fencing must be located 100% on the fence owner's lot." 2. That on May 26, 2003, a resident owning property in close proximity to the Subject Property reported to i the City that Bruce and Karen Konzak owners of the Subject Property and hereinafter referred to as "Subject Property Owners", were making plans to install an electric fence around the perimeter of the Subject Property. 3. That the Subject Property is approximately 10 acres in size and horses are maintained on the parcel in accordance with City Code regulations for keeping horses. 4. That on May 29, 2003, the City sent a letter to the Subject Property Owners apprising them of the City Code regulations pertaining to fences and that if they are planning to install an