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- 2 - Mr. Drayna stated they were not aware a special permit was necessary for an eight foot fence in the front yard. When Ron the Building Official saw what was going in, construction of the fence stopped. They talked with staff and Brenda Krueger explained the fence in front of the building was illegal. They agreed at that time to take the fence out i.f a permit was not granted. Commissioner Livingston asked why the fence could not be even with the building in front. Mr. Drayna explained that another gate would then be required on the west side of the building to get to the front .door.. Commissioner Leverkuhn pointed out -that a gate would be cheaper than 125 feet of fence. Mr. Drayna responded that it was their desire to reduce the number of gates and not block existing doors on the building. They were also not in favor of a swing gate because it would inhibit snow plowing and cover building entrances when open. Commissioner Leverkuhn asked the applicant if he was concerned with the problem of fire protection the fence would cause. Mr. Draynastated he was not really concerned. He had talked with the Fire Chief. The lock is a soft chain which can be cut with a bolt cutter carried by the Fire Department and there is 14~ feet between. the front of the building and the fence to maneuver emergency equipment. The time delay to cut the fence would be a minute or so in an emergency situation according to the Fire Chief. Commissioner Leverkuhn clarified that the applicant's primary concern was for security to prevent the .unauthorized removal of vehicles. Mr. Drayna. stated concern was also to prevent people from driving across the front of the building on the sidewalk. Commissioner Livingston asked what the cost would be to move the fence. Mr. Drayna stated it would be about $350.00. Commissioner Erickson asked if it was possible to attach the gate !to the building, so i.t would slide along the building. Mr. Drayna responded that there is presently a rock bed and trees along the front of the building which would need to be removed. The gate would also cover the windows when it was open during the day. The 14~ fence setback from the building is also to avoid an existing utility easement in the area. Chairman Williams stated that one alternative would be to make the fence as less obtrusive as possible by requiring plantings.