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subdivision which is 50% developed, has to be mowed when grasses grow over 18" in height. Commissioner Bird agreed that from the pictures circulated _ by staff, it appears that the high grass is to the back of the lot. Staff Planner Roland DeBlois advised that the definition of weeds in the ordinance does not distinguish between the extent of the weeds on the property nor provide for the locationlof the grasses on the lot. Chairman Scurlock asked if Mrs. Hessen had ever paid anyone to mow her property, and she stated that she had not. Attorney Vitunac asked Mrs. Hessen if she indeed Owns Lot 3, Block A, in Unit 2 of Rockridge Subdivision, and if the photographs taken by staff accurately reflect the present condition of her property to the best of her knowledge, and Mrs. Hessen confirmed that she owns the subject lot and that the photographs accurately reflect the present condition of the lot. Chairman Scurlock believed this situation was unique in that there is an active property owners' association in Roci<ridge and only one complaint was received, but Bill Nelson of 239 14th Street advised that many people have sent in letters to the association complaining about the condition of this lot. Attorney Vitunac advised that, legally speaking, Mrs. Hessen has more or less admitted the case of the County and has not given any reason why she should not clean up her property pursuant to the requirements of the law. Mr. DeBlois advised that this is the not the first lot that has been cited under the new Public Nuisance Ordinance', and if the Board so determines, Mrs. Hessen will have 10 days from the date of this hearing to have the lot cut. If the lot lis not cut by that time, the County will cut it and assess her the cost. Mrs. Hessen could not understand why her lot was singled out and wished to make it part of the record that she woull like to 32 JUN 1987 BOOK;3 PACE 520