Owner seeks to retain 6‑ft fence near Windermere Learning Center; planning staff recommends moving or reducing height

Garrett Lott testified he installed the six‑foot fence to secure his newborn, family pets, and property, and argued it does not create a safety hazard; he said long‑time neighbors report no incidents since construction. Planning staff recommended disapproval, noting the fence runs approximately 10 inches from the sidewalk and creates sight‑line blind spots at the Emmons/Ardenale intersection close to Windermere Community Learning Center. Staff advised either moving the fence behind the building line or reducing height to 30 inches to restore required vision clearance. Notices to nearby property owners produced one letter supporting the petitioner; no complaints were received in response to the mailed notices. The committee closed the public hearing and will make a recommendation to full council at the evening meeting.