29-495 public comment by Lorraine and Kevin Ryan #2June 8,2023
RE:Variance for 8.5’Fence -Map ID 29-495
405 Ryan Road
Florence,MA 01062
As stated in my letter dated June 4,2023 with our comments and concerns that the construction
of the fence had started on May 16,2023 I had contacted Councilor Marianne Labarge and she
advised me to call Carolyn Misch of the City Planning &SustainabilityOffice.Councilor Labarge
came to our home that day and witnessed the construction of the fence posts that had been
installed.
I have been walking around different side streets off Ryan and have seen many fences
constructed of various materials such as Wood/Vinyl and Chain Link.I have seen No fences
constructed of metal and of the design that Mr.Andrikidis is proposing.
I also have talked with 2 different realtors and one of them has been to our home and they both
have said in all their years of selling homes they have never seen any fences like the metal
fence that is being proposed.The one realtor that has been to our home said that the type of
fence that is being proposed is Not aesthetic to my property or the neighborhood in which we
live in.She all said this appears to be a “Spite”fence.Then explained about the meaning of a
“Spite”fence.
Sincerely
Lorraine &Kevin Ryan
415 Ryan Road
Florence,MA 01062