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This amendment would continue to require discretionary review and action for over height fences prior to being constructed; however, it will eliminate the requirement to notify the neighbors who are consenting applicants and informed members of the review process. DISCUSSION Staff researched past over height fence approvals from January 2006 to December 2008. There were approximately thirty -six (36) ADR permits approvals granted; none were denied. Adopting this amendment would eliminate unnecessary delays and allow homeowners an opportunity to construct a fence that adjoining neighbors are already agreeable to. Staff notes that the there are additional redline changes that are not referred to in this staff report, as they are not substantive to the process; however, complete redline changes to the proposed Code amendments are included as Exhibit A, Attachment 1 of this report. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this application was published in The Valley Times and was noted in The Pleasanton Weekly as an upcoming agenda item for the June 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting. At the June 24, 2009 hearing, the project was continued to July 8, 2009, therefore no additional noticing was required. At the time this report was prepared, staff had not received any comments for inclusion or discussion in the report. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Zoning ordinance amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15061(b)(3). Therefore, no environmental documentation accompanies this report. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of PRZ -27 to the City Council with the proposed text changes outlined in Exhibit A. Staff Planner: Natalie Amos, 925.931. 5613 namos PRZ -27, PMC Fence Amendment Planning Commission Page 3 of 3