"file:///C:From: Gerald Fisher
Sent: Thu Jul 07 17:23:09 2016
To: Nicolas Lennartz
Subject: RE: Stop sign and fence at 802 E 7th
Importance: Normal
Hi Nicolas,
His name is Tim Cooper and his number is 503.819.1460. I left him a message but have not heard back from him. I will let you handle the fence issue and once he gets back to me about the stop sign I will address that part of his concerns. Thanks.
Regards,
Gerald Fisher, P.E. | Public Works Director
City of Molalla
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 |Molalla, OR 97038
Office: 503.829.6855 | Direct: 503.759.0218
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this communication in error, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.
From: Nicolas Lennartz [mailto:nlennartz@cityofmolalla.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 11:12 AM
To: Gerald Fisher <gfisher@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: RE: Stop sign and fence at 802 E 7th
I took a look at the site on google maps, and read more into the code on fences and walls: http://www.qcode.us/codes/molalla/view.php?topic=18-18_08-18_08_050&frames=off
I think that the front-yard maximum height restriction is still in play, even with a Stop sign installed. The intent of the criterion is to promote open-ness and still afford security. I don’t think that relates in any way to the function of the transportation infrastructure in context.
2. Fences and walls may be constructed or maintained with the following limitations:
a. Fences and walls shall be constructed or maintained in front setback areas only so as to permit unobstructed vision of passenger vehicle operations when approaching intersecting streets or driveways. Fences and walls on lot perimeters in areas other than those obstructing the vision of passenger vehicle operators shall be constructed or maintained to the following standards:
i. The height of fences and walls within a front yard setback shall not exceed 42 inches in height measured from the grade closest to the street right-of-way.
ii. Fences shall be allowed outright when they are 6 feet in height or less and comply with the requirements of this chapter.
b. Fences shall be allowed to exceed 6 feet in height and extend to 8 feet in height maximum with approval from the Planning Director and after obtaining a building permit when outside of vision clearance areas.
c. A retaining wall exceeding 42 inches in height within a front yard setback, which is necessary for site grading and development, may be approved through a land division or site development review.
d. Walls and fences to be built for required buffers shall comply with Section 18.08.030.
e. Fences and walls shall comply with the vision clearance standards of Section 18.04.020(N).
In this case his front yard setback, facing north, is 15’ and the fence can be 6’ equal to or behind this setback area. Anything in front goes to 42” max. I can advise the person if you have their contact info.
Nicolas Lennartz | Community Planner | City of Molalla
O: 503∙759∙0219 | C: 503∙998∙7048
communityplanner at cityofmolalla.com
117 N. Molalla Ave. | Molalla, OR 97038
From: Gerald Fisher [mailto:gfisher@cityofmolalla.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 5:29 PM
To: Nicolas Lennartz <nlennartz@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: Stop sign and fence at 802 E 7th
Hi Nicolas,
Received a request from owner of 802 E 7th Street to relocate a stop sign because he wants to build a fence. I found in the code that if the stop sign is at the intersection then there is no requirement for the 42” maximum fence height. So he can build a 6 foot fence along the right of way. The development is a planning and engineering disaster as usual. I will take a look at the signs but it doesn’t appear that they need to be moved in order for him to build his fence. Here is the code and see red highlight.
O. Vision Clearance. The minimum distance of a vision clearance area shall be 20 feet. Where the angle of intersection between streets is less than 30 degrees, the distance shall be increased to 30 feet. No visual obstruction (e.g., sign, structure, solid fence, or shrub vegetation) over 42 inches in height shall be placed in “vision clearance areas” on streets, driveways, alleys, or mid-block lanes where no traffic control stop sign or signal is provided. The minimum vision clearance area may be modified by the Public Works Director/City Engineer upon finding that more or less sight distance is required (i.e., due to traffic speeds, roadway alignment, etc.). This standard does not apply to light standards, utility poles, trees trunks and similar objects.
We can chat more tomorrow.
Regards,
Gerald Fisher, P.E. | Public Works Director
City of Molalla
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 |Molalla, OR 97038
Office: 503.829.6855 | Direct: 503.759.0218
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this communication in error, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.