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inspect the fence, she indicated that 15-gallon size trees would grow to the height of the <br /> fence. He indicated that these trees should be planted or the fence cut down so <br /> Ms. Fink does not have to deal with the visual impact of the overheight fence. <br /> Mr. Pretzel stated that he felt he was swindled by Mr. Baker, who made a promise and <br /> did not come through, and disregarded his property when he broke and did not replace <br /> the fence post to which Mr. Pretzel's front yard fence was hinged. He indicated that he <br /> spent $330 to put boards on his side of the fence to block dirt from oozing through to his <br /> side. <br /> Commissioner Blank asked Mr. Pretzel what his preference was with respect to the <br /> fence. <br /> Mr. Pretzel replied that he would like the fence cut down to six feet high. He indicated <br /> that there was no discussion between Mr. Baker and himself regarding the height of the <br /> fence before it was built. He stated that he assumed it would be six feet tall and was <br /> surprised to see how high it was. <br /> Commissioner Pentin asked Mr. Pretzel why it did not dawn on him to discuss the fence <br /> height with Mr. Baker, particularly since he had a previous issue regarding with <br /> Mr. Deike regarding fence height. <br /> Mr. Pretzel replied that he expected the fence to be six feet high. <br /> Robert Baker, Applicant, stated that he was in full agreement with the staff report with a <br /> minor correction that the fence between Ms. Fink's and his rear yard is six feet tall and <br /> not five feet. He noted that he and Ms. Fink agreed that rather than planting a tree <br /> where his new fence intersects with their common rear yard fence, he would plant <br /> shrubbery that would grow tall enough to shield the fence from Ms. Fink's view. He <br /> noted that a tree would not be practical that dose to his swimming pool. <br /> Mr. Baker indicated thathe and Mr. Pretzel talked from start to finish of the fence <br /> installation project, from the removal of the old fence, consultation and agreement on <br /> the new fence configuration including dimensions, and final approval and permit <br /> co-application.I He stated that Mr. Pretzel wanted to attach the old boards but he did not <br /> want the red fence. He added that he also installed 2" x 12" baseboards to support his <br /> side of the fence. <br /> Mr. Baker stated that Mr. Pretzel observed the construction of the fence from start to <br /> finish; he reimbursed Mr. Baker for half the cost of the materials but did not provide <br /> labor or labor reimbursement. He added that although they did not discuss the height of <br /> the fence, at no time during the project did Mr. Pretzel come to him to object to the <br /> fence height. He stated that he thought Mr. Pretzel was pleased with the fence when he <br /> signed the application; however, he withdrew his co-application about a month later <br /> when Mr. Deike received approval for his fence, which Mr. Baker supported because of <br /> DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 12-14-2011 Page 2 of 5 <br />