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A U 3 31933 <br />It 54 mu22-3 <br />was rather an extreme way to do it. He stressed that the <br />County has just adopted an Animal Ordinance to control <br />situations such as this, and if Mr. Beatty is being bothered <br />by stray dogs, all he has to do is dial 911. <br />Attorney Brandenburg advised that the Commission has <br />the option, other than approval or denial of the appeal, to <br />make a determination that the Planning & Zoning Commission <br />was incorrect and modify their order with respect to <br />allowing the fence to remain in any way they wish, and to <br />find that it is visually compatible at a certain height to <br />allow it to exist in the front yard. <br />Commissioner Wodtke suggested that since there are <br />other 4 -foot fences in the neighborhood, that a 4 -foot -fence <br />be allowed in the front and a 6 -foot fence on the sides and <br />rear. <br />Air. Beatty reported that the fence is sitting in a <br />fairly low excavated area and that if the grade were <br />restored to"the original grade, the fence would not be 6 <br />feet high. <br />Commissioner Bowman asked if this fence would be more <br />visually acceptable if shrubbery was planted in front of it <br />and Commissioner Lyons felt it would help, but pointed out <br />that the 6 -foot fence was the only one in the neighborhood. <br />He felt that we have a standard and we should recognize the <br />standard. <br />Commissioner Bowman stated she could not vote for the <br />appeal and flaunt the ordinance, but.her feelings were with <br />Mr. Beatty. She has always liked fences, especially <br />attractively landscaped ones. <br />Chairman Bird felt that he could go along with <br />Commissioner Wodtke's suggested compromise of a 4 -foot fence <br />in the front yard. <br />Commissioner Bowman asked if Mr. Beatty would agree to <br />a 4 -foot fence in the front and Mr. Beatty stated that he is <br />44 <br />