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pipe extensions I fabricated myself from square steel tubing. This fence has been successful in keeping deer out of the flower and vegetable garden, where it is completed. There are several advantages of the all metal fence extension such as I have used. It is much less visible than any kind of wood or vinyl fence (the pipe is much smaller than a wood post or rail of similar strength). A second benefit is that the metal does not impede air circulation and thus is less vulnerable to wind damage. Of course the fence extension must be sufficiently strong so that deer cannot break it down. It is harmless to people, pets, and even the deer. A child could climb the fence without danger of its collapse (with grandchildren, one thinks of these dangers too). None of my neighbors have objected, to my knowledge. Photographs of the completed section of the fence are attached. OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED. I clearly needed a method to control deer in the back part of our property, The deer generally stay in Ladyslipper Park and come onto my property to feed. The options were an electric fence, continuous spraying with repellents, and the tall fence. Of these there really was only one reasonable option, which was the to extend the existing fence to 9 feet. The tall fence seems more reasonable in a suburban area than an electric fence, which the DNR also recommends. I have used frequent spraying with an insecticide- deer repellent combination, but it is not completely effective, and the spray area is close to water which drains to Lake Owasso. The fruits and vegetables could not be sprayed themselves, of course Another option would be to petition Roseville to remove the deer from Ladyslipper Park, as has been done in other cities, but this probably would take some time and probably there would be some opposition as well as considerable expense to the city. SUMMARY I request an approval of this variance to permanently extend the height of the fence around the back of my property to 9 feet, nominal. There are no changes to any structures, grading, drainage, or landscaping caused by or needed for this fence extension. There are several attachments to this request: 1. Legal description of the 303 S. Owasso property. 2. Photographs showing deer damage, and showing completed sections of this fence (the part around the vegetable and flower garden. 3. Two publications from the University of Minnesota Extension Service, and part of a long article from Colorado State University, stating the best options for deer control. 4. Site maps showing the fence locations, as prescribed by the Roseville Variance Request process. I am requesting a city-provided list of adjacent property owners list. I would like to have a copy of this list so that can send each owner a letter explaining exactly what the variance request is for and why I am making it. Sincerely, Charles E. Anderson 303 S. Owasso Blvd Roseville MN 55113