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• Applicant: Michael Klein • Request: Six-foot fence in front side yard of corner lot with 41' projection past house. • Applicant statement: Corner lot has two front yards by code; needs privacy and safe space. • Code Enforcement: No issues; common request for corner lots. • Public comment: None. • Neighbor input: Letters of support from 43, 44, 47, 51, 63, and 67 Green Spring Court; no refusals. AREA Variance Balancing Test 1. Undesirable change/detriment: No. Vinyl privacy fences are common; adds curb appeal and privacy. 2. Feasible alternatives: Yes; keep existing chain-link, but it does not provide desired privacy. 3. Substantiality: No. Increase from 4' to 6' not considered substantial. 4. Adverse physical/environmental impact: No; expected to add value. 5. Self-created hardship: Yes, but not determinative. Motioned by Greenan, seconded by Lang to approve corner lot fence. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Application 2026-018 - 187 High View — Detached Garage Height • Applicant: Vincent Caruana • Request: Pole barn constructed at 14' to mid-span (2' over 12' permitted); seeks variance for as-built height. • Applicant statement: Followed permits; contractor error and ground pitch caused discrepancy. • Code Enforcement: Original plans compliant; contractor error; received an anonymous complaint during construction without address. • Public comment: None. • Neighbor input: Letters of support from 94 Tree Haven, 185 Highview, 90 Tree Haven, 210 Highview; neighbor at 197 High View reportedly unhappy but moving. • Board discussion: Precedent concerns (Tronolone); counsel advised decision should be irrespective of the structure already being built. AREA Variance Balancing Test 1. Undesirable change/detriment: No. Two-foot difference on a backyard structure with neighbor support; not altering character. 2. Feasible alternatives: Yes. Build to code-compliant height as intended. 3. Substantiality: No. Two-foot variance considered modest for this context. 4. Adverse physical/environmental impact: No. Not affecting sight lines or causing adverse effects.