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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformational Item - Screened Fence at 47762 Silver Spur TrailCITY OF PALM DESERT BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Informational Item — Screened Fence at 47762 Silver Spur Trail SUBMITTED BY: Amir "Ali" Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety DATE: June 10, 2004 CONTENTS: Pictures of the fence As requested, the following is an update on the flag screened fence located at 47762 Silver Spur Trail: On Jan 14, 2004, Code Compliance received a citizen complaint from Lean Blystone, the Homeowner's Association President, regarding a flag mounted a chain linked fence on top of an existing wall. Initial inspection was conducted and photos were taken to obtain the Planning Department's recommendation. Phil Drell, Director of the Planning Department concluded that the structure was illegal and the extra material should be removed above the existing fence. After many attempts by Code Compliance Division for voluntary compliance, on Jan 23, 2004, Mr. Croteau, father of the property owner, who resides at the residence as well, asserted that the flags mounted on the frame attached to the fence should stay because the flags represent family serving in the US Armed Forces overseas and that he will not remove the flags! Subsequently, Code Enforcement staff issued a Notice to Abate. However, on Mar 31, 2004, staff learned that the property owner has reached an agreement with Phil Drell of the Planning Department where the flags could stay as long as no underlayment (tarp) or portions of the fence was visible. As a result of the agreement and compliance with Planning Departments directions, a follow up inspection was conducted and Notice to Abate was rescinded and the case was closed. There has been only one contact/complaint regarding the screened fence since Code Enforcement closed the case on March 31, 2004. The complaint was from Lean Blystone, stating that the flag has flipped over and the tarp underneath the flag was fully visible. Our code officer responded and the problem has been resolved. G:\BldgSfty\Amir Hamidzadeh\Staff Reports\FlaggeFence.info.doc Submitted By: Amir "Ali" Hamidzad Director of Building and Safety Approval: Carlos Ortega, City Manager Review Conc er Croy,".sistant City Manager Developmen ices G:1BIdgSfryAAmir Hamidzadeh\Staff Reports\FlaggeFence.info.doc Flags and Fencing at 47762 Silver Spur Trail marmilarti `sF '; '