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Hollister Planning Commission denies appeal seeking 6-foot fence in Farmstead Subdivision setback
Summary
The Hollister Planning Commission voted 3-0 on Feb. 27, 2025, to deny an appeal by Alexander Cywak seeking permission to place a six-foot-tall rear-yard fence at the property line on Lots 1 and 2 of the Farmstead Subdivision, which would have encroached into a 10-foot street‑side setback and public utilities easement.
The Hollister Planning Commission voted 3-0 on Feb. 27, 2025, to deny an appeal by Alexander Cywak seeking permission to place a six-foot-tall rear-yard fence at the property line on Lots 1 and 2 of the Farmstead Subdivision, which would have encroached into a 10-foot street-side setback and a 10-foot public utilities easement (PUE).
City staff had recommended the commission deny the appeal and affirm staff's interpretation of the municipal code, directing the applicant to revise the building permit applications to show rear-yard fences located no closer than 5.5 feet from the northern property line. The resolution adopted by the commission applied the findings in the draft resolution included in the agenda packet.
The appeal, filed as Appeal 20204-3, followed a July 8 building-permit application for…
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