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MINUTES ATTACHMENT 5 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Pleasanton, California Small Conference Room 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton Thursday, October 25, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by Janice Stern, Planning Manager Present: Mr. Robert Baker, Applicant; Mr. Carl Pretzel, neighbor at 3633 Glacier Court N; Todd Deike, neighbor at 3642 Carlsbad Way; Dottie Fink, neighbor at 3656 Carlsbad Way; Janice Stern, Zoning Administrator; and Jenny Soo, Associate Planner. P11-0731, Application for administrative design review approval to construct an approximately 74-foot long redwood fence between 3647 and 3633 Glacier Court North, varying in height from 72 inches to 83 inches Ms. Stern explained the Zoning Administrator hearing process. Mr. Pretzel commented that a hearing may not be necessary because he paid for half the fence and the fence is his property as much the neighbor's property. He noted that the fence is on the community property line and that he never cededthe land. He stated it is an over-height fence, against the code, and that he has every right to cut it down. He mentioned that it was built without his approval. He continued that he does not want it that high and asked what prevents him from cutting it down. Ms. Stern commented that it would be a civil matter between you and your neighbor regarding cutting the fence. She explained that the hearing today is because a request for a Zoning Administrator hearing was made. Ms. Stern introduced Jenny Soo, Associate Planner, who presented the application. Ms. Stern explained the over-height fence regulations allow for fences taller than six feet if certain findings can be made. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Baker stated that he measured the fence on his side and it ranged from the highest being six-foot, ten- inches to the lowest of six-foot, four-inches in height. He did not find a section that reached seven-foot, but that could be possible. He explained that prior to the construction of the fence he met with Mr. Pretzel. He stated that Mr. Pretzel had two requirements; (I) he asked that 2x12 heavy-duty baseboards be attached to the 4x4 posts on my side to hold back the higher level of soil due to the grading from my swimming pool; and (2) that cardboard cones be used to increase the amount of concrete around the 4x4 post bases. Mr. Baker stated his only requirement was that no red paint be used on Mr. Pretzel's side to avoid it bleeding through to his side. He commented that Mr. Pretzel agreed to that requirement. Mr. Baker explained that he put the new face boards on his side for Mr. Pretzel's convenience and he agreed to let Mr. Pretzel put up his old painted fence. He mentioned that Mr. Pretzel paid for half the fence. Mr. Baker stated that there was no discussion or demand for a height restriction prior to construction. .11imetes. Zoning Administrator, P11-0-31 October 25, 2011 Page 1