[RP TownTalk] Fwd: ORDINANCE 2014-OR-01

[James D. Holmes]

Jonathan

I getting dizzy from the spin.

The current Town of Riverdale Park Code bans the use of chain-link fence 
in the front yards.  By adding the rear and side yard to Chapter 66, 
that means a complete ban of chain-link fencing for new applications.

It appears your intent is to require any new fencing to be constructed 
in a manor similar in structure to the fence surrounding the Riversdale 
House Museum.

I think the Riverdale Park Council should table this ordinance and ask 
for comments from the residents.


J. Holmes




Legislative Meeting Minutes
October 7, 2013
Page | 4


Legislative Action Items:
1. Motion regarding Building Permit Application: Crescent Cities Health 
& Rehabilitation Center request for 6' chain link fence, 7' high block 
retaining wall (Ward 1)

CM Ebbeler made a motion to suspend the rules to allow discussion of 
Legislative Action Item #1. The motion was seconded by
CM Thompson. Vote: 5-0 (favorable)
There was significant discussion regarding Legislative Action Item #1. 
CM Ebbeler updated the Council on recent conversations with the applicant.

*CM Ebbeler made a motion to approve the building permit application 
with the following amended conditions: the 7-foot masonry wall shall be 
finished with stucco and the chain link fence shown on the application 
shall be replaced with a 6-foot metal picket fence constructed of steel 
or aluminum or a fence similar in structure to the fence surrounding 
Riversdale House Museum. The motion was seconded by CM Henry. Vote: 5-0 
(favorable)*

There was significant discussion regarding the language used in the 
conditions for approval. CM Ebbeler made a motion to amend conditions in 
the original motion. The motion was seconded by CM Henry. Vote: 5-0 
(favorable)





-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	[RP TownTalk] ORDINANCE 2014-OR-01
Date: 	Sat, 1 Feb 2014 00:24:35 +0000
From: 	Jonathan Ebbeler <jebbeler at efusionconsulting.com>
To: 	TownTalk <TownTalk at riverdale-park.org>



The Ordinance, if it passes, would ban NEW chain link fences from being erected on the side and rear yards. Existing fences are not impacted.

You will have to direct your questions regarding operational performance to the mayor - the Council only has the ability to legislate policy.

  I authored and sponsored the paperless governance legislation that was passed 13-14 months ago. Phase I was implemented last and this month and has made a tremendous difference to Staff. It lays the groundwork for the website overhaul and electronic distribution of the public record.   Phase II, which will address the question you raised for dissemination of legislation, I suspect will be implemented sometime this year.

Much like you I was curious why certain policy pieces we passed took so long to implement. This was until I saw the 40-50 policy and administrative tasks that were in front of any new thing we pass. With a limited staff, turnover, prior and new projects it just takes time to address deficiencies.

Staff has this as a priority item to address and the groundwork is being out in place. I fully understand and empathize with the inconvenience for the lack of electronic distribution of information. It's been a top gripe of mine personally that is finally being addressed.
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