Re: update to "HOA fence problem"

JD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 20:19:19 GMT, "JD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
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> > >
> > >Can you point me to a specific code section? I see nothing out of the
> > >ordinary and no architectural review whatsoever.
> >
> > What specifically are you looking at?  Have you looked at the planning
> > board's reviews or zoning decisions?  Look for anything that might
> > reference the lights at and on "Gypsy's Shiny Diner" or the background
> > relating to the  for that establishment.
> >
> > You may not find what you are looking for in a specific code section,
> > it rests in the enforcement and application of the codes and the
> > draconian nature of the bodies and individuals interpreting and
> > enforcing them.
>
> I'll look it up.
>
> I'm on a zoning board and am generally curious about how decisions are
made
> and more importantly, how they're received.
>
> There is a fair amount of latitude in local ordinances and typically, when
a
> project requires board approval it's because the applicant is looking for
a
> variance or their project falls into a special class such a a planned
> development or a conditional use.
>
> What may appear to be draconian to an applicant is, more often than not,
how
> boards maintain compatability among uses or assure good development.
> Granted, "good" is subjective. But I can guarantee that the alternative
> methods would be worse for all concerned. I will also admit that some
board
> members are misguided, uninformed, or just plain stupid.
>
> I'll go try to find the minutes on Gypsy's.

Well, all I could find was that it was approved in February. Since it
doesn't appear in any minutes, I can only assume that it was a staff review
and their decision was not appealed to the Council.