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o! !The height, non-transparency, and placement of this fence present safety risks. o!We understand there was a near-miss with a child crossing the sidewalk of the driveway. The temporary fix of removing slats from three sections of the fence on either side of the driveway increases visibility for vehicles entering or leaving. While this should lessen the safety risk for children, adults, and animals crossing the driveway on the sidewalk, it is only a temporary solution. o!We see another potential safety issue. The height, non-transparency, and placement of the fence could allow someone to hide behind the fence, surprise a passer-by, and cause them harm facilitated by the element of surprise. 3. RIGHTS and PRIVILEGES of OTHERS We oppose the installation of any fencing which would restrict enjoyment of the lake by everyone who resides in or visits the McCarrons Lake neighborhood. This includes both: !Homeowners whose ability to use and enjoy their residences as lakeview homesthe understanding with which they were purchasedwould be diminished by obstruction of the lake. !The countless walkers, runners, and bicyclists who make their way around McCarrons Lake each they go. All homeowners on the north side of McCARRONS PLACE WEST now have views of the lake from within their homes (first-floor views) and from their backyards (ground-level views) that are virtually completely restricted or partially sorather than lake views as purchased. The worst-case restriction has befallen the homeowners at 257 McCARRONS PLACE WEST. From both their backyard patio and all windows on the north side of their home, they can no longer enjoy a view of the lake without the fence taking up the bulk of that view. Prior to the installation of the six-foot non-transparent fence at 257 McCARRONS BLVD. S., all fencing around McCarrons Lake was lower, open three-rail distressed wood fencing that blends in so seamlessly with the environment as to go almost unnoticed. This fence stretched: !The length of McCARRONS BLVD. on the south side of the lake !Along Reservoir Park !Along McCARRONS BLVD. on the north side of the lake, between some houses and the street The six-foot non-transparent black fence now stands out in stark contrast: an unwelcoming, veritable wall that extends the length of five lots of the ENCLAVE at McCARRONS LAKE. The effect is to markedly damage the character of that area on the south side of the lake. Indeed, the character of the lake as a whole, since the fence is visible from one or more homes on the north side. In addition, we fear that allowing one property owner to install a lakeview-obstructing fence establishes a dangerous precedent, which could lead to installation of more such fences and further restrictions on the rights and privileges of others to enjoy Lake McCarrons. Fence at 257 McCarrons Blvd. S. Page 2 Qbhf!52!pg!331