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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - May 7, 1990 Page - 6 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) : Mayor Karp indicated that Mr. Soares had constructed an addition to his home without a Building Permit, had installed a satellite dish which did not comply with regulations, and had constructed the fence in question without a permit. Mayor Karp asked Mr. Faria if the gates in front of the driveway could be replaced with sliding gates. Mr. Soares indicated that the driveway will no longer be used for parking and the gates will be used as a fence. Council Member Glaze indicated that the driveway area cannot be enclosed because the Appellant needs to provide two parking spaces on the property as part of his room addition conditions. Mr. Faria indicated that the Applicant had been advised by City staff that he could provide these parking spaces in the sideyard where the recreation vehicle was parked. In answer to Mayor Karp's question regarding removal of the gates in front of the driveway, Mr. Soares indicated his willingness to remove them. Council Member Santos asked if the Applicant would agree to remove the spikes on the fence and the fence across the driveway. Mr. Faria explained that the spikes on the fence are not hazardous and passed around a sample. Mr. Soares then indicated his willingness to comply with the Board of Zoning Adjustments' Conditions of Approval . Council Member Faria asked how high the fence is. Mr. Soares indicated that the fence is 3'6" and the gates are 4' . Gaye Quinn indicated that staff's measurements were 4'9" for the gates and 4' for the fence. Discussion was held as to how the overall height of the fence could be reduced. Gaye Quinn suggested removal of the cinder block at the bottom of the wrought-iron spheres and lowering the spheres to a height even with the pilasters. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Santos, seconded by Council Member Polvorosa and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed. On motion of Council Member Santos, seconded by Council Member Polvorosa and carried unanimously, the Appeal was denied and the Appellant required to comply with the Board of Zoning Adjustments' Conditions of Approval , with the following modifications: C. The existing driveway gates be removed. F. The small gate on the easterly property line be reduced to a height not to exceed 4 feet. G. Eliminate this item.