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398 the determination that had been made that the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance regarding height restrictions of fencing do not apply to parkway fencing located within public right -of -way , and constructed and maintained with public funds , specifically a public structure related to traffic and pedestrian safety and landscaping . In reply to questins for further details of fencing now proposed , City Manager ex - plained external appearance would be virtually the same , spacing the same , some decorative details modified , structural members being still pressure treated , still retaining the stainless steel fastensings , but of a more standardized size , etc . , but primarily construction of the fencing in modules of 8 ' which is the footage used by fence builders and can be now constructed with their own normal type of equipment , rather than as previously designed . In reply to question whether fence maintenance was to be perpetual by public funds , City Manager advised maintenance of fencing would be provided only on the external face fronting the freeway and can be performed without entering private property . He stated also this had been discussed with bond counsel , developers and builders , and it was conceded this would also give the best control over external appearance of the fencing and afford pedestrian safety . He stated maintenance should be at a minimum because fencing lifetime expected to be from 30 to 35 years , particut.rly stressing fact that the stainless steel fastenings would prevent the usual rust streaks normally associated with wood fencing . In answer to whether a guarantee of lifetime expectancy could be made a condition of contract , and whether construction and maintenance of this fencing would set a precedent for other parts of the City , City Manager advised guarantee as such was not thought possible , but that this was additional reason why construction and maintenance felt to be a District affair , and will prevent building of individually designed fencing by private parties abutting this public parkway . In reply to question of whether maintenance costs would be by District tax , rather than general budget of City , City Manager stated this was felt to be a permissive " M and 0 " tax but would have to be decided specifically when discussing the next Budget , and also cleared with bond counsel . Question also raised as to whether purchasers of property adjacent to this fencing would be advised of its being on a public right -of -way and to be maintained by District in order that no further uses or additions be made to it , such as rear openings being privately made , etc . City Manager advised restrictions relating to fencing might possibly be included in the sale covenants ( Memo 7/15/69 ) Councilman Henderson indicated her opposition to approving these plans and specifica - tions and authorizing call for bids because of her concerns as to the guarantee of life expectancy of the fence and because she felt funding by bond funds to be questionable . Application for three sewer connections to property of Hans Nielsen , Lot 1 , Block 24 , Oak Knoll Manor , situate outside Redwood City Limits , presented for consideration . City Manager reported on history of this request , including approval of County Planning Commission for resubdivision of Lot 1 into three parcels on May 2.8 , 1969 , subject to condition sewer service being granted by City . The two houses formerly on the property were under administration of the Public Guardian of San Mateo , being connected to the }(gyp Redwood City sewer facilities in 1965 subsequent to a finding by Public Health Department 17 WI