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Item No . PC : 8-20-87 TA-86-2 Page 1 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1 . Recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt by reference the Negative Declaration prepared for TA-87-8 (Miscellaneous Text Amendments) ; and 2 . Forward TA-86-2 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommen- dation to approve the Text Amendment based on the Bases for Recommendation listed below. BASES FOR RECOMMENDATION 1 . The proposed Text Amendment is consistent with the General Plan because no new uses are proposed. 2 . The proposed Text Amendment will not have a substantial , adverse effect on properties affected by the amendment because the suggested revisions clarify and simplify existing provisions and make yard and area requirements more con- sistent from zone to zone. BACKGROUND: On July 31 , 1986 , the Planning Commission held a special meeting for public input on fence, building setback, and area regula- tions. At the meeting, several residents spoke to the current fence regulations, specifically the prohibition of fences over four feet in front yard setbacks. At the conclusion of this meeting, a special subcommittee of the Planning Commission was appointed to review current regulations and propose appropriate revisions . The Fence Subcommittee consists of Commissioners Jungeblut , Gabbard, and Carter . After several work sessions, the subcommittee came up with the enclosed recommended revisions . These standards were developed not only by reviewing the approaches of other local jurisdic- tions, but also by using visual aids and models, as well as by actual on-site visits . Their one overriding consideration in the development of the proposed revisions was that of safety and liability (see County Counsel memo , Attachment II ) . Even though the property owners at the special meeting wanted a reduction in current regulations , they acknowledged that fence location and type should not impact health and safety considerations . In addition to the proposed revisions to current requirements, new definitions and special provisions have also been developed. Refer to Attachment I for this additional language .