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f Page Two As Mrs. Sheets knew how upset I was with her change of building plans, she asked that we keep up communication. I did just that. After a restless night, I phoned her the next morning to tell her that I was going to check the building code regarding fences. I was hoping that a cement block wall as she was proposing to build would not be up to code. I returned home and phoned her again to tell her that there was no stipulation regarding materials used and I could not stop her from building it out of block. I might add that she was very sharp and unfriendly with me with regard to both my phone calls and hung up on me. Upon receiving the blind copy letter from you, I felt a ray of hope. I was unaware that a Certificate of Appropriateness was needed since a wooden fence already existed. If I had known this, I would have contacted you. I am not objecting to the erection of a fence. However, I do object to the materials proposed to be used, namely, the cement blocks between properties. At present, my property has a brick wall along the alley or back of my yard. I also have a brick patio for the picnic area in my yard. Half way from the front portion of the back yard is the wooden fence belonging to Mrs. Sheets. The building of a cement block wall would place a third type of material into play. I have casually mentioned the building of this fence to several friends when they visited, one of whom lives in a historical home on the south side of South Bend. All stated that the wood fence would be more appropriate. I am hoping that you, your assistant director and the Standards and Maintenance Committee will review the above. The construction of the cement wall (fence) will not just affect the property of Mrs. Sheets. It will also affect the good taste of my back yard. I have enclosed several pictures with captions on the reverse side. Hopefully, this will give you a better perspective of the situation. I am planning to attend the meeting on October 20, 2003. If requested, I will be available to make a statement on the above. Thank you again for your consideration. If you should have any questions prior to the meeting, please feel free to call me at 574-233-4722. Respectfull , Kathryn . Kerr 103 W. North Shore Drive South Bend, Indiana 46617 5 enc.