HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Letter from Amie Rockow-Nelson requesting change to fencing regulations 2754 Somerset Drive
Ames, IA 50010
May 10, 2004
City of Ames
City Council and Mayor
515 Clark Avenue
Ames,IA 50010
Dear City Council and Mayor:
We are writing to ask that you change the fencing regulations for the Somerset single
family detached residential areas to allow a 4 foot picket fence within the set backs
adjacent to the street. The current regulations are restricted to 3 foot,unlike any other
development in the City of Ames.
As residents of the Somerset development, we have discussed this matter with a majority
of the residents here. As you can see by the attachment,we are in agreement that
allowing a 4 foot fence would be beneficial to our neighborhood. A 4 foot picket fence
would allow us to promote the village concept and support the unique atmosphere and
intended character of the development. But this would also allow us to contain large
breed dogs and maintain the value of our property. (Long time real estate agents have
suggested that multiple levels of fencing on the same property would devalue that
property.) We have also spoken to Eric Jensen,AICP. He has stated that"generally
speaking, staff will most likely support change". Also,the Somerset Developers have
stated they are in support of such a change.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Arnie Rockow—Nelson Je y elson
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