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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 95-171
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WHEREAS, this policy would provide staff with direction when receiving and
reviewing requests for fences around water quality ponds;
WHEREAS, this policy would ensure that high levels of safety are maintained and
promoted through the use of city -approved design standards, and through the use of
fencing in certain cases where, due to site features or constraints, fencing provides an
alternative to the design standards;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission hes reviewed this policy and has recommended
approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, `hat it should and hereby does approve
this resolution, which establishes the following policy concerning the use of fencing for
water quality ponds:
POLICY CONCERNING THE USE OF
FENCING FOR WATER QUALITY PONDS
Resolution No. 95-171
March 7, 1995
The purpose of this policy is to provide staff with direction when reviewing
requests for fences around water quality ponds. This policy shall also guide tite
Planning Commission and City Council in the review and evaluation of requests for
site plan approvals involving fencing of water quality ponds.
The objectives of this policy are to establish, promote, and maintain a safe
environment; to encourage the use of appropriate design standards; and to protect
and preserve views of the natural environment, while reducing degradation.
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Fencing of water quality ponds may be appropriate in special cases where the pond
side -dope cannot be made gradual (e.g., when against railroad right-of-way or
close to a mad), in such cues, a section of chain link fence located at the top of a
steep slope or related retaining wall, as the case may be, may help to Prevent
persons from falling mtD the ponding area. A section of chain link fence may also
be appropriate near the inlet and outlet structures if steep slopes cannot be avoided.
The administrative staff including Community Development and Public Safety shall
review requests for fencing of water quality ponds on a case-by-case basis. Each
request shall be reviewed for its site characteristics, design, and overall safety to
determine the appropriateness of, and need for fencing.
Where no unusual site features or constraints exist, the staff shall encourage time use
of city -approved design standards to address safety concerns related to water quality
ponds, and shall not encourage the use of fencing. Unusual site features or
constraints do not include avoidable self-induced conditions created by the
landowner.
Adopted by the Plymouth City Council this on March 7, 1995.
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