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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAV 88-07; Steven Weiss Fence; Administrative Variance (AV) (9)August 16, 1988 Michael Holzmiller Planning Director City of Carlsbad 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, Ca. 92009-4859 Dear Mr. Holzniller, We would like to be on record as strongly opposing the application for administrative variance filed by Steven Weies. We know that the minimum height required for a fence surrounding a pool or spa is 5’. From Mr. Weiss’s side of the fence the requirement appears to be met without violating the maximum limit set by code. However, when the fence is measured from the original grade, that is from the ground not from the top of the decking, the fence is over code for approximately a 27’ span. Mr. Weiss told us that the reason he built his fence so high was because of his raised spa and his desire for privacy. As you know, the purpose of an enclosure surrounding a pool or spa is to keep people from entering the area unsupervised and unwanted. Mr. Weiss’s reason for having the fence so high has nothing to do with the safety of the public. It is only to satisfy his need for extreme privacy. Because Mr. Weiss’s request does not meet all four parts of the criteria set forth by the City we request that his application be denied. Because a physical inspection of the property is required and we would like you or your associate to be able to see the fence from both sides, we would be very happy to have you come to our house and inspect the fence from our side. Please feel free to contact us at 944-0217 or 943-0938. We have also enclosed photographs for your inspection. Respectfully, # Mark and Jackie Sternfels 3556 Sitio Baya Carlsbad, Ca. 92009-8919