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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 20,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Leskinen noted a fence or trees would not impact the drainage as much as a retaining wall. <br /> Thiesse stated if you are looking at a lakeshore lot that is 45 feet in width,this change would require them <br /> to go five feet in from the property line which would leave them with a 30-foot lot. Thiesse stated it <br /> essentially is usable property for the neighbor but not for you. <br /> Schoenzeit stated there might also be a drainage problem that needs correction and the property owner is <br /> not allowed to correct it. <br /> McGrann stated the property owner is allowed to correct it but that they have to comply with certain <br /> regulations. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in his view some height should be allowed. <br /> McGrann stated there are remedies for property owners who want to encroach within that five feet. <br /> Leskinen stated many people have come in and have requested the Council waive the fee. Leskinen <br /> concurred that there are a number of remedies that are available. <br /> Curtis noted City Code already prevents grading within five feet of the lot line. <br /> Landgraver stated at this point he would like to call for a vote. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. <br /> McGrann moved,Lemke seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 15-3707,Amend <br /> Section 78-1405(A)(5)to clarify retaining wall and landscape structure setbacks. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 1,Schoenzeit opposed. <br /> 7. #15-3708 AMEND SECTION 78-1405(A)(8)TO CLARIFY THE DEFINED FENCE <br /> HEIGHT AND RESTRICT TEMPORARY FENCE MATERIALS, 8:22 P.M.—8:27 P.M. <br /> Gaffron stated this change is supposed to clarify the applied definition of maximum fence height for <br /> riparian shoreland lots and establishes minimum material permanence criteria. Gaffron stated there was <br /> also a question raised at the work session about whether or not some standards should be developed for <br /> landscaping barriers, such as a densely planted row of junipers or arborvitae, particularly on lakeshore <br /> lots where they can or do create a visual obstruction toward the lake. Gaffron stated that subject will be <br /> added to the master rank priority list for code changes and considered at a future point in time. <br /> Gaffron noted the draft ordinance inadvertently does not address the temporary materials item and that <br /> there is a conflict with the language regarding lakeshore lots in Items B1 and B2. Gaffron indicated he <br /> would prefer the application be tabled to allow Staff to correct that. <br /> Page 18 of 21 <br />