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Joint BZA/PC Worksession Minutes November 8, 2007 Agenda No. 07-21 Page 7 of 7 updated. If approved, this language will permit use of u-type locks that support bicycles without damage to wheels, frame or components. By the December 13 Planning Commission meeting, she said, there may be other proposals regarding bicycle parking. Staff is examining, for instance, what some other communities do in this regard. Different progressive cities, she noted, designate required bicycle parking spaces to be at least 2 feet by 6 feet. In atransit-oriented environment, the idea is to encourage people to ride bicycles, so it is appropriate to ensure that standards are up-to-date. Secretary Livermore said, too, that there might be more TOD-related cleanup changes to make in the future. Commission Chair Reed invited public comments. Item 3: Public Comments Douglas Percival, 2475 Harborview Drive, said that he and his wife, Helen, live uphill from a property where the new owner built asix-foot backyard fence that completely blocks their view of the Bay. He described it as a terrible situation, and is grateful that the City is addressing it. He said a solid three-foot fence of wood or stone makes sense. As far as Plexiglas is concerned, though, he said it loses transparency over time and restricts the view. To consider wire would open a real "bag of worms," inasmuch as there are so many kinds of wire. He favors the idea of anything higher than three feet be "glass or nothing," although he acknowledged that there is no question that glass is costly. The support situation needs addressing as well, because if the supports are too large or too close together, they would also block the view. Helen Percival added her thanks for considering the fence restrictions on behalf of anyone who might have to deal with what she and her husband have. She said it will save a lot of grief. Fred Reicker, 2018 Marine View, said he came to this session on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Bay-O-Vista Improvement Association. He said he has seen the Percivals' situation, and wonders what good glass on the top would do if the purpose of a fence is to provide privacy. He asked, "Why not just limit fence height to three feet?" Mr. Percival noted that fences also provide security and an enclosed area for big dogs. Planning Commission Chair Reed thanked staff for all the research that has gone into solving this problem. Item 10: Adjourn Commission Chair Reed adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathleen Livermore, Secretary Barbara Templeton, Recording Secretary