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-----Original Message----- From: Eric J. Larson [mailto:ericjlarson@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 5:16 PM To: eComment <eComment@santa-ana.org> Subject: Residential Fence on NW Corner of Heliotrope and 19th St. To Whom It May Concern - I am writing this letter on support of the front fence that Mr. Michael Ness is proposing to construct in the front yard of his personal residence on the NW corner of 19th street and Heliotrope Dr. in the City of Santa Ana in the neighborhood of Floral Park. I have been a resident of Floral Park for 17 years. I have lived in 2 separate residences in said neighborhood. From 2000 to 2010 I resided at 315 W. Santa Clara, where I redesigned and extensively remodeled the house at that address. I currently reside at 1907 Heliotrope Dr. My previous house on 315 W. Santa Clara was the proud winner of 2 civic awards from the Santa Ana City Council and from the Santa Ana City Planning Commission. I have also spent 25 years as an Art Director and Production Designer for Theatre, Film and Television. I only mention the above, because I have gone through historical remodels and rebuilds both in my private life and as a professional. I understand historical preservation and design. I am in full support of the fence that Mr. Ness is proposing to construct in the front of his personal residence. I have seen and discussed the design of the fence with Mr. Ness and his wife on several occasions. The fence is certainly not out of character for our neighborhood. The design is historically sensitive and will blend in beautifully with the character and historical charm that Floral Park exudes. I would not hesitate to exclaim that those who view the new construction, after it is complete, will not be able to discern that it is indeed new construction and will assume it has been part of the neighborhood for as long as the houses have stood in Floral Park. It should also be noted that Mr Ness and his wife have gone out of their way to include the neighbors of Floral Park to collaborate and approve the design of the fence. They have been great neighbors in regards to keeping all neighbors informed of their intentions. Unfortunately , as I have prior engagements, I cannot attend the approval meeting this coming Wednesday concerning the fence. Please do not hesitate to contact me either by phone or email if you need my opinion verbally or have any questions concerning my support of this welcome addition to our neighborhood. Thank You - Respectfully submitted. Eric J. Larson Production Design/Art Direction 213-944-4699 c. ericjlarson@sbcglobal.net 18