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2712North Tripha
(607) 2s7_3
ZoningBoard of Appeals euestio
Ms. Sarah Roberts and Mr. David Mohler
701 Hiighland Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
4' Tall Cedar Fence Along Highland Rd. and Ha]mnton Rd.-two 6' sections along North Side
-100'al,cng West side on Highland R.oad
-45' along South side on Hampton Road
right of entry path on Hampton R$ad
3'
id lx6 vertical cedar slats up to 4, fr/ t.im
"op"?rcssurs Lreareo post will be stained light grey for lveathered look
-assumes spoil from post holes can be ,p."id on sit4
6' -7' (rmax) Tall cedar Fence Arong North side property Line
-80 ' along North side w/ single 6' secti,on on NE co{ner - g6i totul
-fence will be solid 1x6 vertical cedar slats up to 6'
-fence will be topped with 1x2 v
intervalsl as top detail w/ trim cop
-pressure treated post will be st
-assumejs spoil from post holes c
Area variances
(a) The zoning board of appeals shall have the , upon an appeal from
determinLation of the administrative offcial
grant area variances as defined herein.
with the enforcement of such
a decision or
local law, to
(Ul In nnaking its determination, the zonrtg board
benefit to the applicant if the variance is sranted. as
safety, and welfare of the neighborhood or
determination the board shall also consider.
of appeals shall take into consideration the
ighted against the detriment to the health.
rnity by such grant. In makinq such
(X) Whether an undesirable
neighborhood or a detriment to
the area variance.
change w I be produced in the
nearby will be created
character of the
by the granting of
The taller fence sections will not bo alons a
Highland Road and the neighbor. The slor
y road, only between the side yard of 701
Road and Hampton Road, but will be set b
Arborvitae trees. Deer browse has limbed u
fence will help add visual screening for the c
.er 4' fence is planned for along Highland
ck in the yard behind a hedge of eiisting
p the existing Arborvitae and this proposed
frner of the yard and deter children and tovs
bid by: Chris Gruber (607) BB2-3544
Cayuga Landsca Compfltry, fnc.
2712 North Triphammer * Ithaca,ll-Y 14850
(607) 257-3000 * F (607) 2s7-s242
from exiting the yard towards the road.
add beauty to the landscape rather than
face the yard of 701 Highland, but both
back drop to both yards. 'Ihe sections
screening between the 2 properties. Deer
both sides will be left open ended to allow:
(2) Whether the benefit sought by the a
:feasible for the applicant to pursue, other
lt would be difficult, and irnpractical to Iilence and the visual and mechanical barri
other method. Existing trees make the
inhibit healthy plant growth making a
density with plants would reQuire laiger sp
r;hade. In addition to tough planting conditi
taking more space away from the yird. A
visual barrier and the low profile in plan vi
erntirely, and decorative in nature, we feel
visible, the decorative cedar fences will
an eye sore. The framing of the fences will
es are designed to look nice for a pleasing
taller fence are intended to providi visual
lusion is not the purpose of this fence so
deer traffic.
rplicant can be achieved by some method,
than the area variance.
ide the desired visual barrier of the taller
of the lower fence along the road with any
:ounding area shady and dry which would
impractical. To achieve the heieht and
tens that would likely decline in the dry
a. staggered hedge planting would end up
is much preferred because of the instant
(3) \ilhether the requested area variance substantial.
With both the taller fence and lower being open ended, not excluding the yard
fence impact would be minimal
(4) Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the
e neighborhood or district: and.physical or environmental conditions in t
The lbnces will not impede the flow of ani
left open. The fences will not affect water
al traffic, mainly deer, since both ends are
urface flow since all panels will be kept offgrourrd level by -2" ' TJte fence panels wiil $e set to avoid existing trees and tree roots sono trees will be harmed.
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::t^"1:11,:"the decision of the board of apfear, but shan oot o"""..urily precrude thegranting of the area variance.
The difficulq, if any, would he the desire t! provide more visual screening between the
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Road and the 19i!rr9or, rhe proposed taller fenie would giveboth parties more privacy and a good lookinf back drop fo. uott.r side yards. Both yardshilve a reasonable sized lawn urrd the." ;- -r1--- r
or,,r ...*^ ^)):+2^-_^1 ,-1 alfeady some vegetative buffer of wild plantsatrd some additional pl*lt. No larg;e amoun[ of wild brush] branches, or plantings were
lLTljl lh:re simply is not enough room for a natural wooded banierio frovio" tt "desired screenins.
bid by: Clhris Gruber (607) BB2-3544
CayugaLandscap
2712 North Triphammer
(607) 257-3000 * F
Regarding the shorter fence along High
browse pressure caused deer to eatthe lo.
In addition, the density of the Arborvitae
the lower branches. This was nature taking
701 Highland Road could have done.
bid by: Chris Gruber (607) BB2-3544
Comptry, fnc.
* fthaca,lYY 14850
(607)2s7-s242
Road and Hampton Road, increased deer
branches of the Arborvitae hedge over time.
aded out the lower branches, further thinning
its course and there was nothing the client on
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