CITY OF LABELLE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY FEBRUARY 9, 2023  CALL TO ORDER  Mayor Wilkins called the regular February meeting oft the Local Planning Agency to order at 5:32 p.m. Commissioner Hugo Vargas led the invocation. Commissioner Ratica then led the pledge of allegiance. Aroll call was taken. Members present were Commissioner Hugo Vargas, Commissioner Bobbie Spratt,  Mayor Julie Wilkins, Commissioner Jackie Ratica, and Commissioner Daniel Akin.  PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2023-02  Alexis Crespo, the City Planner provided a summary ofl her staff report of City initiated proposed changes in the code referring to fences. She noted that specifically, the changes would allow for chain link fences in Commissioner Vargas said that he felt that six feet may be an excessive height for fences in front yards. Mayor Wilkins noted that residents with animals may appreciate the six-foot height. She then spoke about a member ofthe community that requested a fence ini the front yard as a safety precaution for a mentally ill Commissioner Spratt asked ifr requests for six-foot fences could be handled on a case-by-case basis. Attorney Derek Rooney said that it could be done by a request for a special exception. Commissioner Ratica clarified that the change in code would only allow for chain link fences and not Jeff Gonzalez explained to the Commission that he would like to put up a fence to protect his family. Commissioner Ratica motioned to move. the proposed Ordinance 2023-02 forward to thej first reading.  front yards which were not currently permitted.  person.  privacy fences.  Commissioner Spratt seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1. Commissioner Vargas was not inj favor of the motion.  Attorney Rooney requested to move the Culver's Special Exception to the top oft the Commission meeting agenda and that aj potential purchase agreement be added to that agenda as well. Mayor Wilkins agreed with  his request.  Commissioner Spratt motioned. to adjourn the meeting of the Local. Planning Agency.  Commissioner Vargas seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned-at5 5:42p.m.  APPROVED: Attest:  Julié C. Wilkins, Mayor C  (pnohiboty jessi Zubaty/ Deputy CityClerk