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A February 2, 1993 • Enclosed is application, explanation, and site plan to raise the existing five foot fence to eight feet. The area in yellow is now fenced at five feet around the rear yard, three feet between houses to east and west and continuing to within three feet of public sidewalk (the required set back). To put our fence in scale and attempt to minimize the 4-car garage at 1433 Idaho and to alleviate somewhat, if possible, possible loss of property values, we propose the following. 1. Remove east and west rear fences and reinstall them between the houses not to extend beyond the house or into the front yard. 2. Replace this fence that has been removed with a six foot fence which would have a visually pleasing two foot lattice top, for a total height of eight feet -all fencing to match existing white maintenance-free vinyl. 3. To take the existing three foot fence between the houses (that would be replaced with the new rear fencing) and join to the front three foot fencing extending across the front of property, ending on each side of my sidewalk (three foot set back from public walk). A four foot brick pillar would be installed at end of this fencing by my sidewalk with brass lamps on each post for a visually pleasing entrance to the house. In referring to subdivision 4 (Standards for Granting a Variance), the following statements are true: a. It will not be detrimental to public welfare. b. It will not diminish or impair property values in the area. c. It is necessary for us to preserve and enjoy the substantial rights of our garden (which has been photographed by a nursery for a magazine publication). d. It will not impair supply of light and air to adjacent property. e. It will not impair use of public streets. f. It will not endanger public safety. g. The five garages at 1427 certainly distinguish it from all other properties. This fence is unique but very beautiful as there are substantial plantings and trees that incorporate the fencing to the property. Fencing is also the same material used in a $10,000 replacement of all windows to the house that was done two years ago. • h. The fence does increase my property value and could result in financial loss (because of the garage that is such a "monstrosity" and so "ridiculous" fora 5-car garage on a 50-foot lot. This is a direct quote of a Board member at the meeting of the Board when they granted variances to leave the 4-car garage stand.