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

[Melodie Eyster]

Thank you, Katya. Appreciation from our community means a great deal. Kind regards, Gary

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> On Sep 13, 2021, at 2:06 PM, Katya Adams <petrokat at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Thank you, Gary. I live on this street and appreciate the NHA taking action on this issue. Nob Hill takes pride in being a community for a reason. 
> 
> Katya Adams
> From: Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm-bounces at mailman.swcp.com> on behalf of Melodie and Gary Eyster via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 1:09 PM
> To: 'Robert L Anderson' <citizen at comcast.net>; 'Nob Hill' <neighbors at nobhill-nm.com>
> Subject: Re: [Neighbors] Need info on issue of Silve/Richmond fence
>  
> 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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> Anderson via Neighbors_nobhill-nm
> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2021 4:43 PM
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> Subject: [Neighbors] Need info on issue of Silve/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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