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Neighbors tell Burbank council fence blocked long-held hillside view; staff to contact homeowner
Summary
Residents who said a neighbor erected an unpermitted six-foot fence that blocked an established downhill view in the Joaquin Drive hillside asked the council for help; city manager said staff will contact the homeowner this week to explore options.
Residents of the Joaquin Drive hillside told the Burbank City Council on Feb. 4 that a newly built six-foot privacy fence on a neighboring lot has completely obstructed what they describe as a long-held downhill view, and they urged the city to enforce the city's hillside protections.
"We are hoping the city council can help us restore view protections," said Nora Karras, who described a series of inspections and complaints dating to 2021 after the hedge was removed and a solid fence erected without a permit.
Karras and her husband, Robert Carraz, presented photos and…
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