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a ? board fence, he asked how they could maintain it, if it was only a foot off the property line since they would have to go onto someone else's property. He has no problems with these neighbors, but there could be a problem in the future. Mr. Manning suggested putting the fence 3 feet from the property line but wondered why someone would not want them to repair a fence that they had to look at. Assistant Law Director Dubelko was not aware of anything specific that could be done under these circwnstances Mr. Frick was concerned that if the fence were 3 feet from the line, some trees would have to be removed.. W. Koeth doubted that would be a problem with the neighbors since maintaining it would be to their advantage. Mr. Frick questioned if the board on board fence must go the entire length of both buildings and restated that he understood that the neighbors preferred chain link in order to know what was going on since students do congregate there. Mr. Mauving stated that the neighbors probably would not know what was going on unless they heard it, but if they clid hear something and called the police, the students would have to climb the chain link fence on either end to get out. Mr. Frick agreed to do what the neighbors want. Mr. Templeton stated that the school had not been good at maintaining that property and a board of board fence would help shield the view, but he would agree to what the majority of the neighbors preferred. He was also concerned about the drainage since it could be a big problem, neither does he want his large oak tree damaged. Mr: Hess, who lives adjacent to the comer of the existing building preferred a chain link fence which he could see through in case there was a problem. He maintained that since this is less costly, the extra money could be put into an account for maintenance. They have uever had a child scale the fence to cut across his property, they cut through where there is no fence. He mentioned that the children did smoke back there and there was a possibility of fire. It was pointed out that he would not be able to see between the buildings anyway, because they are putting a wood fence between them so the school yard would not be visible. Mr. Hess noted that the building would be higher anyway, so it would be seen above the fence. Mr. Manuing noted that the Commission only heard that the neighbors wanted a board on board fence, and since this proposal will be referred to the B.Z.D., the neighbors can also express their opinions at that meeting.lVir. Hess would like them to eliminate the fence between the two buildings. Mr. Frick clarified that a 6 cubic yard dumpster would be located right where it is now and that is where that board on board fence is planned. Mr. Dubelko advised that the Planning Commission's function was to make recommendations, the majority does not have to ru1e, the members should listen to the neighbors, but the final recommendation would be up to the Commission based on what they believed the impact to be. Mrs. Vassily, a resident behind the drivers area of the new bu.ilding, advised that their property is about 5 feet below the parking area wluch is why the residents are so concerned about the drainage and also she noted that there is the chain link fence and then a grassy knoll then the property dips down 5 feet. She suggested putting the board on board fence closer to the building in order to shield it better and leave the chain link fence where it is. It was determined that there would be 10 or 12 feet to the knoll, but part of that would have to be skimmed off so the two buildings would be at the same grade. She wondered which type of fence would affect the drainage. Mr. Frick stated that it would be redundant to have the chain link fence and then a board on board fence a few feet away. Mr. Murray, whose property is at the southern end of the new building, also had a concern about the drainage and lights sluuing into lus yard. He would like to see a wood fence continued down to the south corner of his property to shield his yard. He maintained that the chain link fence gave them no privacy. He also asked that the school remove the poison ivy in the area that creeps into their yards. Mr. Koeth read the motion recommending that the 6 foot board on board be extended along the west property line extending from the first lot north of Northern Avenue through lot 107. This would take care of his request. Mr. Frick stated that the lighting is for security and since these areas have been lit, 6