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From: Lily Clayman <[email protected]>
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Subject: 2029 Westover
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To whom it may concern,
I was walking this morning and saw that there is an ongoing case regarding the aforementioned property. I wanted to write in my support of the property owners. The fence is a huge improvement to the neighborhood an esthetics and provides a young family the privacy and protection they need when living on such a busy street. The planning commission should consider re-evaluating their ordinance for fences on busy streets or consider granting a deviation for this fence.
Thank you for your consideration.
Lily
Lily Clayman
(559)230-7769
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Name:: Brooke & George Smith
Street Address:: 541 Westover Lane
City: Pleasant Hill
Phone Number::
Email:: [email protected]
Subject:: 2029 Westover Drive - Fence
Question or Comment:: We would like to SUPPORT the appeal regarding the fence at 2029 Westover Drive. We think it is beautiful and the height in no way obstructs or interferes at all.
The fence has improved that property and enhanced our neighborhood. They did an outstanding job on their landscaping. PLEASE let them keep the fence in its current state. Being on that corner, the fence is necessary and well done. Thank you, Brooke & George Smith Upload File Attachment here: No file was uploaded
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Name:: Sheila Weston
Street Address:: 529 Westover Ln.
City: Pleasant Hill
Phone Number:: 925 891-4193
Email:: [email protected]
Subject:: Planning appeal 2029 Westover Dr.
Question or Comment:: I am a neighbor and fully support the homeowner's request to be allowed to keep the fence in question. It does not affect any sight lines, it shields the occupants from traffic and vehicle lights in this busy intersection and it looks good. I urge the council to vote in the homeowners' favor. Thank you.
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From: Laura Hill <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 2:04 PM
To: Andrew Shiflet <[email protected]>
Subject: Fence issues at 2029 Westover
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Hello —
I was very surprised to hear that there is an issue with the fence at 2029 Westover — in front of the house that is on the corner of Westover and the busy (and brightly lit) Pleasant Hill Road. I honestly didn’t realize that the planning committee had any jurisdiction on how people managed their front yards! We moved into a house without an HOA for a reason! I live at 1989 Westover — just a few houses down the street. I literally don’t understand the issue as the fence they have built is very nice looking and has a lovely little garden planted in front. While I can understand, perhaps, not wanting every house to be behind walls, surely an exception needs to be made for the poor house on the corner which runs a much greater risk of problems from non neighbors driving by on Pleasant Hill road. These include possible danger to the couple’s three young children (very easy access to snatch and grab), recklessly driven cars smashing into the front of the house, and the very bright lights that have recently been installed on Pleasant Hill Road which shine right through the houses windows — all night long.
While I’m unable to attend the meeting (I’ll be out of town), I’ve talked to many neighbors who all agree that there is absolutely no problem with the fence and that, in fact, we find it a quite attractive entrance to the neighborhood. And while I understand that the complainant (whoever they are - do they even live on the street?) found the fence to be “unfriendly,” I have to wonder if he or she ever bothered to talk to Kevin and Christine, because you won’t find a friendlier, nicer, more helpful and courteous family on the block! All they are trying to do is protect their family and keep out the bright lights.
While I would certainly appreciate the planning committee getting involved with people who are having all night parties, or leaving smelly trash everywhere, or filling their yards with rusted out hulks, it really does not seem reasonable that the committee should get involved with a family’s desire to erect and very nice fence to protect their house. And I have to wonder who it was that complained and what his/her issue was? Certainly that person is not being a very good neighbor! Sincerely,
Laura Hill
1989 Westover Drive
650 996 3864
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Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:20 PM
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Subject: Fence Variance Appeal at 2029 Westover Dr. - Vicki Werner From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
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Name:* Vicki Werner
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City* Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Subject:* Fence Variance Appeal at 2029 Westover Dr.
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I wanted to share my support for allowing the fence to stay “as is”. The light from the street lights is very bright and the adjacent road is noisy and busy. I would want to do the same thing if I lived at that location. I do not see any negative impact by letting it stay the current height.
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Name:: Vicki Werner
Street Address:: 21 Westover Ct
City: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Email:: [email protected]
Subject:: Fence Variance Appeal at 2029 Westover Dr.
Question or Comment:: I wanted to share my support for allowing the fence to stay “as is”. The light from the street lights is very bright and the adjacent road is noisy and busy. I would want to do the same thing if I lived at that location. I do not see any negative impact by letting it stay the current height.
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Form Address: http://www.pleasanthillca.org/Forms.aspx?FID=137 The following form was submitted via your website: Email the City Council Please note that all emails submitted through this website will be shared with all Councilmembers and certain City staff members. These emails are considered public records under the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code Section 6250, et seq.):
Name:: Stacy & Tom Monroe
Street Address:: 521 Westover Lane
City: Pleasant Hill
Phone Number:: 925-408-3627
Email:: [email protected]
Subject:: 2029 Westover Drive
Question or Comment:: We are writing on behalf of Christine and Kevin Finkas at 2029 Westover Drive in support of their 6’ front fence. The property is cared for, aesthetically pleasing and is a huge improvement to the entrance of the street and of our community. In addition, they have 3 young children on a busy corner lot the fence helps protect. We believe the City should allow the Finkas to keep the fence as is.
On the other hand, the City should take a look at the property at 100 Lockwood Lane which is the exact opposite of the above. This home backs up to Pleasant Hill Road and the corner of Westover Drive. The trees are dead, the entire yard is weeds and the fence along Pleasant Hill Road is falling over except for the portion that was replaced a couple of years ago by the City. This property has been an eyesore for many years both from the main road and entrance into our community. The owners and current resident(s) do not maintain the property sufficiently and we are very concerned because during the hot summer months it presents a fire hazard from all the dry debris.
We can’t attend the Monday 4/17 meeting, but please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Thank you for your consideration,
Stacy & Tom Monroe
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Form Address: http://www.pleasanthillca.org/Forms.aspx?FID=137 The following form was submitted via your website: Email the City Council Please note that all emails submitted through this website will be shared with all Councilmembers and certain City staff members. These emails are considered public records under the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code Section 6250, et seq.):
Name:: Jenifer Osterholt
Street Address:: 530 WESTOVER LN
City: Pleasant Hill
Phone Number:: 9254571505
Email:: [email protected]
Subject:: PLN 22-0294
Question or Comment:: We are writing on behalf of Christine and Kevin Finkas at 2029 Westover Drive in support of their 6’ front fence. The property is cared for, aesthetically pleasing and is a huge improvement to the entrance of the street and of our community. In addition, they have 3 young children on a busy corner lot the fence helps protect. We believe the City should allow the Finkas to keep the fence as is.
On the other hand, the City should take a look at the property at 100 Lockwood Lane which is the exact opposite of the above. This home backs up to Pleasant Hill Road and the corner of Westover Drive. The trees are dead, the entire yard is weeds and the fence along Pleasant Hill Road is falling over except for the portion that was replaced a couple of years ago by the City. This property has been an eyesore for many years both from the main road and entrance into our community. The owners and current resident(s) do not maintain the property sufficiently and we are very concerned because during the hot summer months it presents a fire hazard from all the dry debris.
We can’t attend the Monday 4/17 meeting, but please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jenifer and Chris Osterholt
530 Westover Ln.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 457-1505
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Name:: Jayne Kroner
Street Address:: 537 Westover Lane
City: Pleasant Hill
Phone Number:: 925.586.4624
Email:: [email protected]
Subject:: Finkas Fence Westover Drive
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My husband and I strongly support Chris�ne and Kevin Finkas at 2029 Westover Drive in their request for a variance allowing the new fence of 6 foot to remain standing. Along we every known neighbor on Westover Lane and the surrounding area, we applaud the lovely upgrades the Finkas-es recently made to their front yard. This property is the entrance to our neighborhood and the atrac�ve new look they have given to their home benefits us all. In addi�on, they have 3 young children on a busy corner lot which the fence helps to protect. Our neighborhood is a special place where neighbors really do look out for each other If is difficult for any of us to understand why the City would punish a young family who has beau�fied their new home while create a more private and secure yard for their 3 young children. We believe the City should allow the Finkas to keep the fence as is.
Thank you for your considera�on,
Jayne and Kevin Kroner
537 Westover Lane.
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Name:: Carole Wedl
Street Address:: 517 Westover Lane
City: Pleasant Hill
Phone Number:: 925-457-5463
Email:: [email protected]
Subject:: Support for variance @ 2029 Westover Drive, PH Question or Comment:: Dear Councilmembers,
My husband and I strongly support Kevin and Christine Finkas of 2029 Westover Drive in their request for a variance to allow their new fence to remain as it is. Along with every neighbor I know on Westover Lane and the surrounding area, we applaud the lovely upgrades the Finkases recently made to their front yard. Their property is the entrance to our neighborhood, and the attractive new look they have given to their home benefits us all. In fact, we appreciate that they've made us all look a little better.
Our neighborhood is a special place where neighbors really do look out for each other. It is difficult for any of us to understand why the City would punish a young family who has beautified their new home while creating a more private and secure yard for their 3 young children. Please remember that they live on the corner of a busy intersection (Pleasant Hill Rd @ Westover Drive) and just want to keep their children as safe as possible.
Thank you for your consideration,
Carole and Don Wedl
517 Westover Lane
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