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.~ In response to Commissioner Mahem's question, Mr. Swift said it is about 3-5 ft. from the fence to the inside of the sidewalk. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Michael Schibler, 4298 Fairlands Drive, represented the application. He addressed the three fmdings in the staff report, and stated that he has found a number 0 homes in Pleasanton that are hot in conformance with the Code in regard to setbacks. H did not think that granting the variance would constitute a special privilege, and noted that he is simply trying to utilize all of his property. He noted that safety is not an issue in ranting the variance, but that the main issue seems to be an aesthetic one. In the meanti e, a neighbor has complained because the landscaping is not done. He explained this as because the City stopped him from finishing the fence. He has talked to his surroun 'ng neighbors and they indicated they had no problem with the situation; he did not know 0 made the complaint. He did not think moving the fence back as recommended by staff w uld make that much of a difference and would be a burden as the fence frame is already ins led in concrete posts. Mr. Schibler presented pictures of the property to the Commission d stated he did not think the fence is out of character to the neighborhood, nor would it create a tunnel effect. He reiterated that the neighbors have no problem with it. Regardin the overall height, he intends to landscape the area with rosemary, but he is agreeable to utting any kind of shrubs that the Commission would direct him to. ~ In response to Commissioner Mahem's question, Mr. Schibler repli that he would not like to curve the retaining wall and fence. His motive in the whole ma r was to be able to make full use of his yard. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner McGuirk asked Mr. Swift if the Zoning Administrat r's decision is fmal. Mr. Swift replied that the Planning Commission could appeal it; howeve , he indicated it was past the 15 day appeal period. Commissioner Mahem asked how a case is brought to the attention f the Zoning Administrator. Mr. Swift noted that the Zoning Administrator mig t drive by and notice a situation such as the one being discussed. However, in this particu ar case, it came to light because of a complaint from a neighbor. In response to Chairman Hovingh's question, Mr. Swift noted that e applicant would be in conformance if a 30 inch fence were installed on top of a 30 inch r taining wall. However, he did not think this was appropriate in this instance. ~ Plannina: Commi..ion Minutes June 10, 1992 Pale 11