From: 	Susan Kaplan <birmanmom@gmail.com>
To:	Tom Greer <TGreer@pinkhamandgreer.com>
CC:	Jeremy Benn <jeremy@joeflynnrealestate.com>, Jean Fraser <JF@portlandmaine.gov>
Date: 	1/7/2014 12:32 PM
Subject: 	Re: FW: fencing

This is terrific news Tom!  I have copied Jean so this is captured in the
record.

Is this the website you are referencing?  http://www.portlandmaine.gov

Thanks again - everyone will be pleased to hear this news!

Susan Kaplan
207.232.1180

On Tue, Jan 7, 2014 at 12:25 PM, Tom Greer <TGreer@pinkhamandgreer.com>wrote:

>       Hi Susan,
>
>   We had a great holiday season. I would like some warmer weather but that
> will come soon. We have revised the building design as you requested. The
> front of the building will be similar to the rear. The blue is gone. The
> attorney is working on the easement as far as I know so we have the
> agreement in writing. I just delivered the new plans of the building so
> they will be on the web site late this afternoon. Once you look them over
> please let me know if you have any concerns.
>
>
>
> *Tom Greer*
>
> Pinkham and Greer, Consulting Engineers
>
> 207-781-5242 voice, 207-781-4245 fax
>
> tgreer@pinkhamandgreer.com
>   ------------------------------
>
> *From:* Susan Kaplan [mailto:birmanmom@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 07, 2014 11:42 AM
>
> *To:* Tom Greer
> *Cc:* Jean Fraser
> *Subject:* Re: FW: fencing
>
>
>
> Hi Tom,
>
>
>
> Happy New Year! I hope you had a relaxing holiday.
>
>
>
> I was reviewing our correspondence in light of the upcoming meeting on the
> 28th.  I don't believe I received a reply to the message below. I'd like to
> update our association on your project.
>
>
>
> Thanks so much!
>
>
>
> Susan
>
>
>   Susan Kaplan
>
> 207.232.1180
>
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 11:11 AM, Susan Kaplan <birmanmom@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Tom,
>
>
>
> I believe a) another harmonizing shade of gray or b) the same color that
> is present now but in a different texture was discussed at the meeting.  I
> believe you may be doing something similar to the design on the back of the
> building; hence this would be a welcome change to the front, as well.
>
>
>
> RE the fence, I received the following feedback from our concerned owners
> regarding the proposal:
>
>
>
> *We need a design proposal with the formal agreement for the fence. We can
> always have a clause in the agreement that states that both parties will
> agree to a specific design at a later date, but this approach would
> safeguard the visual and physical integrity of our fence.*
>
>
>
> Does this sound reasonable?
>
>
>
> Thanks Tom.
>
>
>   Susan Kaplan
>
> 207.232.1180
>
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 4:31 PM, Tom Greer <TGreer@pinkhamandgreer.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Susan,
>
>   I wanted to give you heads up about the blue. Please tell Jean what
> colors you would prefer. Thanks.
>
>
>
> *Tom Greer*
>
> Pinkham and Greer, Consulting Engineers
>
> 207-781-5242 voice, 207-781-4245 fax
>
> tgreer@pinkhamandgreer.com
>   ------------------------------
>
> *From:* Bob Howe [mailto:hkta@maine.rr.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 19, 2013 4:13 PM
>
>
> *To:* Tom Greer
> *Subject:* Re: fencing
>
>
>
> No, the blue remains but as I said to Alex we are open to another color if
> so requested. He seemed fine with that.
>
> Bob
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Dec 19, 2013, at 3:07 PM, "Tom Greer" <TGreer@pinkhamandgreer.com>
> wrote:
>
>  Hi Bob,
>
>    Did we delete the blue?
>
>
>
> *Tom Greer*
>
> Pinkham and Greer, Consulting Engineers
>
> 207-781-5242 voice, 207-781-4245 fax
>
> tgreer@pinkhamandgreer.com
>   ------------------------------
>
> *From:* Susan Kaplan [mailto:birmanmom@gmail.com <birmanmom@gmail.com>]
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:00 PM
> *To:* Tom Greer
> *Cc:* Jeremy Benn; Joe Flynn; Jean Fraser
> *Subject:* Re: fencing
>
>
>
> Thanks for the email, Tom.  We would prefer a formal agreement, please.
>
>
>
> Also, do you have an updated design for the front of the building without
> the blue (per our discussion at the last meeting)?  Harborview is eager to
> see the design changes.
>
>
>
> I have copied Jean so she can include this in the record.
>
>
>
> Thanks so much and Happy Holidays to you as well!
>
>
>
> Susan
>
>
>   Susan Kaplan
>
> 207.232.1180
>
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Tom Greer <TGreer@pinkhamandgreer.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Susan,
>
>     I am following up to make sure we are on the same page. We intend to
> install a second layer of boards to your fence as noted in your email
> below. Do we need a formal agreement for that or is the email below
> sufficient for your needs? Let me know what you think. Have a great
> holiday.
>
>
>
>
>
> *Tom Greer*
>
> Pinkham and Greer, Consulting Engineers
>
> 207-781-5242 voice, 207-781-4245 fax
>
> tgreer@pinkhamandgreer.com
>   ------------------------------
>
> *From:* Susan Kaplan [mailto:birmanmom@gmail.com]
>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 26, 2013 1:10 PM
> *To:* Tom Greer
> *Cc:* Jean Fraser
> *Subject:* Re: fencing
>
>
>
> Hello Tom,
>
>
>
> Apologies for the delay in my reply.  We did a bit of investigating and
> collaboration on the fence so we could let you know what would be an
> acceptable solution to our residents.
>
>
>
> We believe the best method of construction would be for you to build
> similarly styled fence panels on your side of the property line and use our
> posts to attach them. The current mounting hardware would need to be
> replaced with longer bolts. You could then choose a harmonizing
> material/color that would just show through our fence slots.  This would
> still allow us to grow vines on the fence for greenery, and (as you
> suggested) you can plant the Hydrangeas on your side .
>
>
>
> I have copied Jean on my reply so she is aware of our discussion.
>
>
>
> Thanks so much and have a lovely holiday.
>
>
>
> Susan
>
>
>
>
>
>   Susan Kaplan
>
> 207.232.1180
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Tom Greer <TGreer@pinkhamandgreer.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Susan,
>
>    My designer suggested that we plant the Hydrangeas on our side and let
> them climb the wall. If that would work for you we can include that in the
> plan. I would prefer not to put in the second fence for the green wall.
>
>
>
> *Tom Greer*
>
> Pinkham and Greer, Consulting Engineers
>
> 207-781-5242 voice, 207-781-4245 fax
>
> tgreer@pinkhamandgreer.com
>   ------------------------------
>
> *From:* Susan Kaplan [mailto:birmanmom@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:01 AM
> *To:* Tom Greer
> *Subject:* Re: fencing
>
>
>
> Thanks for this Tom - much appreciated.  I'd like discuss your suggestions
> below with the concerned residents and see if this sounds like the best
> route to go.  Jean also mentioned adding a green wall to the back of the
> fence (on your side) for additional privacy and aesthetics - this came from
> Jeff Tarling I believe and she was passing his thoughts along.  The open
> fence is very attractive now and having a green wall climb up and over the
> fence (viewable from our side) may go a long way towards gaining the
> acceptance from Harborview Residents.
>
>
>
> Thanks again and all the best,
>
>
>   Susan Kaplan
>
> 207.232.1180
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 3:30 PM, Tom Greer <TGreer@pinkhamandgreer.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Susan,
>
>    I understand from Jean Fraser that you would like us to install a
> second layer of boards on the back of your fence to make the full shield of
> lights. From a design point of view I think this would be great. We would
> leave the strip behind the fence for plantings along that edge as well. Let
> me know if I have this correct. Thanks.
>
>
>
> *Tom Greer*
>
> Pinkham and Greer, Consulting Engineers
>
> 28 Vannah Ave, Portland Me. 04103
>
> 207-781-5242 voice, 207-781-4245 fax
>
> tgreer@pinkhamandgreer.com
>
>