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City Council Regular Meeting - 08/22/05 Minutes - Page 16 neighbors were whether the lot was actually buildable, and concerns that any fencing on the lot would interfere with site lines. Mr. Welsch noted the additional condition that a permit would be required for any fence, regardless of height, along with staff review of landscape plans at the time a building permit would be issued. Discussion included fence installation and whether prohibition of fence construction could be made a condition of the variance; the actual buildable area of the Lot; and the hardship definition being the unique shape of the lot and demonstration that a house could be built upon the lot with a variance, but not without. Todd Iliff, Applicant, Representing Chuck and Sue Lesky (in-laws) Mr. Iliff spoke in support of the request, noting that until recently, Mr. and Mrs. Lesky had lived on the adjoining property, and were looking to sell their home and hopefully, a buildable adjoining lot. Mr. Iliff advised that the applicant was not interested in building a home, even though they had an architect provide several design possibilities to assure the lot was buildable. Peter Zeller, 1773 Alameda Street, southwest of site Mr. Zeller questioned the visibility issue for residents accessing Dale Street. Mr. Zeller also questioned the location of the stakes on the proposed lot, alleging they were actually only 10' setbacks from Dale Street, rather than the necessary 25'; and appeared to be in line with an existing fence on the property, which may actually be in City right-of-way. Further discussion included the actual stake location and survey work done by a registered land surveyor; and the applicant opining that a clear line of visibility existed for cars looking onto Dale Street. Councilmember Kough spoke in support of the request, noting the unusual lot shape and right of the property owner to develop the property.