tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post8437924476346929568..comments2023-04-17T09:38:19.704-05:00Comments on North by Northside: ACTION NEEDED: Call Your Council Person About Comunity Gardens and Urban Agriculture!Jeff Skreneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-2374963206521933502012-04-18T23:07:53.247-05:002012-04-18T23:07:53.247-05:00I think "taller than the nearest roofline&quo...I think "taller than the nearest roofline" is pushing it in terms of aesthetics, and even *I* would oppose that. I also wonder if hoop houses of that size would start to lose their functionality at that point.<br /><br />However, I do think that as urban agriculture becomes more and more common, the people who wring their hands over hoop house aesthetics will be in the minority. Right now hoop houses aren't familiar enough, but as that changes then the sight of them will have a positive impact on the community.Jeff Skreneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-59349189474521396562012-04-17T16:09:54.888-05:002012-04-17T16:09:54.888-05:00I really like the look of tall hoop houses. I'...I really like the look of tall hoop houses. I'd prefer they extend taller than the nearest roofline. If a taller hoop house is needed then the entire yard should be encased in a geodesic dome "hoop house" with large signage promoting the gardening activities to the community. As far as the sales go, i'd be ok with multiple sales as long as the vendors have plenty of produce to share, and are not going hungry themselves. True we need healthy food but not at a possible starvation risk which could be averted if we let the grower be free. I agree on the planters, they are great (way more attractive than empty lots.) These should be made out of any organic sustainable material that the homeowner sees fit.Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956356053427943308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-5144532232480059992012-03-26T17:25:12.605-05:002012-03-26T17:25:12.605-05:00Farmers don’t seem to be facing this kind of issue...Farmers don’t seem to be facing this kind of issue. Why are we, if we are zoned for urban agriculture?<br /><br />Could we get an exemption if our structure is duly insured and we signed a responsibility weaver clearing the city and county of all responsibility?<br /><br />Could this be brought in front of the Building Appeal Board?<br /><br />How could we get a variance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-53446478026054409882012-03-26T15:50:18.972-05:002012-03-26T15:50:18.972-05:00I really don't like the look of tall hoop hous...I really don't like the look of tall hoop houses. I'd prefer they extend no taller than the nearest fenceline. If a taller hoop house is needed then the fence should also be extended to keep neighbor eyes from seeing the structure. As far as the sales go, i'd be ok with multiple sales as long as the vendors are properly inspected, licensed and then taxed to ensure thay they are paying their fair share and are not posing any safety risk to the neighborhood. True we need healthy food but not at a possible food contamination risk which could be averted if we were properly inspected. I agree on the planters, they are great (way more attractive than hoop houses.) These should be made out of any organic sustainable material that the homeowner sees fit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com