Correspondence - Backyard Batting Cage - 2012From: Daniel Fama
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:26 AM
To: 'richmerk44@gmail.com'
Subject: 1174 Denver Dr. Batting Cage
Attachments: FenceApplication.pdf
Good Morning Richard,
I have discussed your request with our staff. We have determined the a batting cage that you have
described would constitute a "fence" pursuant to the Municipal Code definition (CMC 21.72.020.F):
Fence" means an artificially constructed barrier of wood, masonry, stone, wire, metal, or other
manufactured material or combination of materials erected to enclose, screen, or separate areas
that does not contain any horizontal feature.
As such, to allow installation of 12-foot support poles and nylon enclosure will require approval of a
Fence Exception. I have enclosed the application for your review. This application will require
additional drawings as specified in the application form, manufacture's specifications on the cage, a
letter of request (basically what you provided me), and $612 in filing fees.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
Daniel
March 13, 2012
City of Campbell
Planning Department -Daniel P.
Dear Daniel,
Per our conversation last week, we are planning on placing a batting
cage for our grandson in our back yard, and need to know if we need a
permit to do so. The use will be solely personal for our grandson, and no
commercial use is intended. The property is located a 1174 Denver Dr.,
Campbell, it is a single family residence, on a corner lot, and occupied
and owned by my wife and me since 1971.
The cage will be of 2 inch squares of nylon cord, 40 feet long by 12
feet high by 14 feet wide. The cage will be supported by steel cable
attached to four, 12 foot high (above ground) cyclone fence type
posts, one at each corner. A diagram is on the reverse with appropriate
measurements (not to scale).
Please contact me at the above address, cell phone 408-591-1556, or e-
mail richmerk44@gmail.com if there are any questions.
Very truly,
Richard Merk