[Neighbors] Need info on issue of Silve/Richmond fence

[Stephen Mullens]

I agree wholeheartedly with Bob Anderson.

On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 11:16 PM eachestnut--- via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> Dear Gary, Bob Anderson: Having lived on Bryn Mawr, 300 block, for over 40
> years, the corner in question always struck me as
> an eyesore. I agree with Bob Anderson on this one: the white plastic fence
> actually improved the appearance of that lot
> immeasurably.  Without the fence, the appearance of the site was
> profoundly less than attractive, historic or whatever you will.
> Compounding those issues, the A.R.T. debacle has definitely exacerbated
> problems on Richmond: traffic has increased not to better,
> City opinions being debatable via direct experience of residents.
>
> Elizabeth Chestnut
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> From: Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm-bounces at mailman.swcp.com>
> On Behalf Of Robert L Anderson via Neighbors_nobhill-nm
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 3:22 PM
> To: Eyster Gary <meyster1 at me.com>
> Cc: Nob Hill <neighbors at nobhill-nm.com>
> Subject: Re: [Neighbors] Need info on issue of Silve/Richmond fence
>
> Hi Gary,
>
> Thanks for the note on this issue.
>
> I live up the street from Mr. Hoffman and pass by that corner a lot.  Not
> knowing any of this I found his fence to be a very good improvement in the
> eyes on the street view of that corner.  I appreciated his efforts to do
> that.
>
> In my opinion A.R.T. and the turning of Silver by his house into a
> commercial truck delivery zone was done without real concern for the
> streetscape of our neighborhood.  That corner has become very dangerous to
> bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers now.  I dread having to pass by there
> but it is  on the way to one of the few crossovers for Central now.
>
> As a result Richmond has become a dangerous speedway.  A number of us
> tried to address these kind of things when A.R.T. was being brought up but
> were told there were no impacts of concern.  The streetscape seems to me a
> dead horse issue with all the other big changes that have been made and the
> resulting negative quality of life impacts.  I see Mr. Hoffman’s fence as
> helpful to the neighborhood, not a harm.
>
> I worry too a lot about all the trees that are dying around here.
>
>
> And I appreciate Mr. Hoffman trying to address the homeless problem on
> that corner and on Silver.  It has been a problem for all of us who walk by
> there and I have seen the way it impacted his property.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bob Anderson
>
>
> On Sep 13, 2021, at 1:09 PM, Melodie and Gary Eyster <meyster1 at me.com>
> wrote:
>
> Good afternoon, Bob. Thanks for your question. I am happy to fill you and
> the neighborhood in on it. The KRQE report you saw is not completely
> accurate. For starters, the owner of 202 Richmond SE built a vinyl fence 6
> ft. high in the front yard and street side yard without a permit.
>
> The issue arose because one or more individuals called 311. Code
> compliance checked it. The IDO allows a 3 ft. fence in the front or street
> side yard with a permit. A taller fence in that area requires a variance
> and then a permit. They said it needed a variance before it could be
> permitted.
>
> When the zoning hearing examiner heard the request NHNA noted the broad
> interest of the community in preserving our streetscape and
> eyes-on-the-street. You can see details on the subject in the Fall Nob Hill
> Newsletter just distributed and at www.NobHill-NM.com at the Modifying
> Your Property tab.
>
> We noted that when an owner applies for a permit before building, the IDO
> requires contacting neighborhoods so everyone can explore the various needs
> and seek a win-win. We wish we had been given that opportunity. SE Heights
> NA overlaps our boundary and also has the address within its limits. It
> made similar arguments. Examiner denied the variance.
>
> Owner appealed as is his right. The appeal was heard and remanded to the
> examiner. He heard it again and approved the variance.
>
> We felt he got it right the first time and erred in several respects the
> second time. We appealed as is our right. We felt a responsibility to those
> who initially called 311 and to the broader community as far as standing up
> for streetscape, eyes-on-the-street, and asking that the examiner grant
> variances only in situations that are truly exceptional and warrant
> something different than everyone else gets.
>
> So Council heard the appeal last week. SE Heights NA, Victory Hills NA,
> and South Los Altos NA sent Council statements in support. Council did not
> decide, continuing the matter until Sept.20.
>
> That's the current status. If you or any neighbor would like to discuss I
> would be happy to meet up or talk by phone.
>
> #VivaNobHill
> Gary 991-1388
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Robert L Anderson via Neighbors_nobhill-nm
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> Subject: [Neighbors] Need info on issue of Silver/Richmond fence
>
> I saw a news item on KRQE this past week on a controversy about a
> wall/fence at the corner of Silver and Richmond.  Maybe I have missed any
> discussion of this on the list but if anyone can point me to it I would be
> thankful.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob Anderson
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