Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/27/2023

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Councilmember Musgrove asked if Planning Manager Larson knew if there would be a code standard. Planning Manager Larson replied he wasn't sure how tall the fence was but if there was a particular height, that could be added to the conditional use permit. He stated any fence taller than seven and half feet needs a building permit to ensure structural soundness. Councilmember Musgrove asked if Council had recommendations on height of the fence. She also asked if there would be tips at the top. Planning Manager Larson replied it would have fencing typically used for farming but not barbed wire. Councilmember Musgrove commented she thought for this type of gas, it was important to have that as a part of the fence to deter activity. Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to Adopt Resolution #22-093 granting an Amended Conditional Use Permit to expand the substation with an odorant storage tank and associated equipment. Further Discussion: Councilmember Musgrove asked if a friendly amendment could be entertained for the fencing height as recommended by code. Councilmember Woestehoff replied the fence would have to comply with code anyway when it is built. If it designed to be over seven and a half feet it will have to have its own building permit. He stated he understands the concern and acknowledged that the zoning is for R-I which would be the standard followed which are designed for residential fences instead of commercial. He agreed that the fence should deter public access, which he felt CenterPoint Energy would agree is in their interest as well. He stated he didn't know if it would need to be included in the CUP because he thought CenterPoint Energy would ensure this. A roll call vote was performed: Councilmember Musgrove nay Councilmember Specht aye Councilmember Howell aye Councilmember Woestehoff aye Councilmember Heineman aye Mayor Pro Tem Riley aye Mayor Kuzma aye Motion carried.