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9/27/2010 Daniel and Kristine I latcher 1733 ) E. Wayne St. South Bend, IN. 46615 I RE: CERTIFICATI.I. OF All PROP RIATE"NESS PROPOSED: We wish to more the south -facing fenceline on the west side of our property from its current location to a point in line with the south -facing fiacade of the house. We also wish to increase the height of the fenceline from its current 3' height to the maximum allowable 6* height under South Bend building codes. We will match the current western privacy fencing materials and design as closely as possible. We will extend the current sidewalk from its current terminus southward to the new fenceline, and build a matching concrete pad/patio at the south end of the side yard for seating and mechanical equipment. Finally, we will emplace a"stepping stone" path to join the new gate with the main walk%vay and plant a burning bush in front of the new fence to match the south -facing fenceline on the cast side of the house. Our goal will be to minimize the visual impact of a privacy fence by softening it with the burning bush and other appropriate plantings. RATIONALES: 1) Security - The house has an exterior stairwell to the basement, and is both visible and accessible by merely stepping over the existing 3' privacy fence and jumping onto the stairwell steps. A full 6' privacy fence will restrict viewing of the stairwell and block easy access onto the stairs. Crime has been a real concern on Sunnyside the last couple of summers, and a secure stairwell will enable us — and future owners — to breathe easier. 2) Functionality — We wish to relocate our heat pump — a $6,000 investment — to the side Yard because kvc are clearing the current heat pump location for affiture proposed greenhouse addition. With copper prices currently very high, and copper theft on the rise, concealment of the heat pump is a paramount concern. A new concrete pad/patio will be poured (with .footings) for the heat pump to rest upon, and we will use the remainder of the patio for seating and/or plantings. 3.) Aesthetics —'Hie current 3" privacy fence does not match the 6' eastern fence. and as a result our fenceline from the south looks lopsided, which we believe detrimentally impacts curbside appeal. We think a matching fence on both sides of the house will be more appealing and inviting, combined with matching landscaping on the west side. We appreciate the attention of the committee to this matter, and are very willing to entertain suggestions as to the proposed prqJject. Sincerely. Daniel A. I latcher