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Zoning File 01027 <br />June 5, 1986 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />A solid, privacy fence has been located along the yard adjacent <br />to the intersection and County Road for many years. If you are <br />familiar with the subject intersection you will realize that there are <br />no visibility or safety concerns. A privacy fence has never existed <br />along the Bracketts Point yard or at least for no more than 40' from <br />the intersection. <br />The architect has advised that the "serpentine like" wall was <br />originally designed and built under the direction of Thomas Jefferson <br />for the University of Virginia campus. It is a unique structure; a <br />structure that any community would welcome because of its beauty and <br />grandeur. <br />Staff has advised the applicant's representative that the <br />location and height of fences and walls on Lakeshore properties have <br />become highly charged issues for our City. <br />The architects ask that you consider the uniqueness of the <br />structure and the need to maintain the integrity of the design and to <br />preserve the overall landscape theme for this odd shaped street yard. <br />If you approve this application consider the following findings: <br />1, The location and height of the fence wi l 1 create no hazards <br />to safety or sighting problems for users of County Road 15 or <br />Bracketts Point Road. <br />2. The property is located on a busy curved section of a county <br />road requiring screening from noise and car lights along the <br />minor roadway. <br />3. A fence in excess of 3 112 feet has been located adjacent to <br />the county road and Bracketts Point Ro, for many years on this <br />property. <br />4. The structure is unique and to decrease the height or cut <br />back on length would destroy the integrity of the structure. <br />`,. The serpentine wall s unique and would be considered an <br />asset to the community. <br />If you deny this application consider the following findina — <br />1. To approve a 6 foot high fence along the street yard of a <br />minor roadway would establish a negative precedent with similar <br />reviews. <br />2. Applicant, has not demonstrated sufficient hardship. <br />3. Natural !screening can provide the sage effect. <br />