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Planning commission approves 6-foot front-yard fence for Devin Garcia
Summary
The Draper City Planning Commission voted unanimously Feb. 12 to approve a conditional use permit allowing a 6-foot black-brick fence to extend 4 feet into the front-yard plane at 373 East Draper Downs Drive (application 2025-0256USC) to provide privacy for a backyard pool, subject to permitting and conditions.
The Draper City Planning Commission on Feb. 12 approved a conditional use permit that will allow homeowner Devin Garcia to install a 6-foot black-brick fence that extends about 4 feet into the required front-yard plane at 373 East Draper Downs Drive.
Nick Whitaker, Draper City planning staff, described the application (2025-0256USC) and said the property is designated residential medium-density and zoned R3. He told commissioners the proposal would extend roughly 4 feet into the front-yard plane for about a 15-foot span, would be constructed of brick, and is intended to provide privacy for a backyard pool. Whitaker said potential impacts were “minor impacts to visibility of pedestrians utilizing the adjacent sidewalk” and recommended approval subject to standard permitting and the conditions listed in the staff report, including compliance with Draper City Municipal Code subsection 9-27-080(a).
Applicant Devin Garcia, who said he has lived in Draper for 25 years and that the house was originally a spec home, told the commission he is replacing an older vinyl fence and wants to improve aesthetics and functionality. “I’m Devin Garcia,” he said, adding he plans to remain in the home and upgrade materials.
Commissioner Kendra moved to approve the conditional use permit “based on the findings for approval and subject to the conditions listed in the staff report dated 02/02/2026,” including the finding under DCMC Section 9-5-080(E) that potential negative impacts are mitigated by reasonable conditions. The motion was seconded, and commissioners voted unanimously in favor; Chair pro tem Gary Ogden cast the final affirmative vote.
The approval requires the fence to be constructed in the locations shown on the approved site plan, to not exceed 6 feet in height, and to comply with city engineering, building and planning permitting requirements. With the vote concluded, commissioners closed the public comment period and wished Garcia well with the project.
The commission did not record any public opposition during the hearing. The conditional use permit takes effect according to the city’s permitting schedule and any time limits set out in the staff report.
