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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JULY 19, 1999 <br /> • (#5) #2503 CITY OF ORONO,VACATION OF ALLEY ON PLAT OF BERGQUIST &WICKLUND'S <br /> ADDITION, ADJACENT TO SAGA HILL PRESERVE, 8:11 p.m. -8:15 p.m. -continued <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Jenson stated that the City of Orono is requesting vacation of a dedicated alley in the Bergquist <br /> and Wickland's Addition to Bergquist&Wickland's Park in order to provide better public access <br /> to the Saga Hill Preserve and to replace it with a shorter, more direct access. This public hearing <br /> is required for the vacation of the current alley and not the dedication of the new alley. <br /> Hawn inquired whether there were any public comments regarding this application. <br /> Wally Holzer, 1130 North Shore Drive West, inquired whether the easement was being eliminated. <br /> Hawn stated that it is. Hawn commented that this application relates to a larger agreement. <br /> Weinberger stated that the vacation of the alley will return the land back to the individual property <br /> owners and a new access to the park will be proposed. <br /> Lindquist inquired whether Holzer had seen the new proposed access. <br /> Holzer stated he has and is not opposed to it. <br /> Lindquist noted that the Planning Commission is just voting on the vacation. <br /> Berg moved, Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application#2503, City of Orono, <br /> granting of the vacation of the alley in Bergquist and Wickland's Addition to Bergquist <br /> and Wickland's Park. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br /> (#6) #2504 WARREN AND TANA GARRETT, 650 BROWN ROAD NORTH -VARIANCES, <br /> 8:16 p.m. to 8:29 p.m. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Warren Garrett, Applicant, was present. <br /> Jenson stated the Applicant is proposing to add an addition to the northeast corner of the home, a deck <br /> addition, which will be located on the southeast corner of the existing deck, and an inground <br /> swimming pool. The existing hardcover, including the total surface area of the additions, will not exceed <br /> 30 percent. A variance is needed to the average lakeshore setback. Staff feels that the proposed <br /> location is the most logical and will not block or interfere with the view of either neighbor towards the lake, <br /> with heavy vegetation between the residences. <br /> Jenson stated the Applicant is also requesting to install a three rail, split-rail fence, 5 feet in height, <br /> along the south property line to the lakeshore. The president of the West Shore Townhome Association <br /> has written a letter to the City protesting any fence being erected on the Applicant's <br /> property. The Applicants are proposing the fence due to the fact that the neighboring lakeshore <br /> owner to the south is a Long Lake City Park, and the Applicants have had people trespass on their <br /> property and dock. The Applicants feel that the proposed fence will be high enough to deter <br /> trespassers, but will not block the view of the adjoining homes. <br /> Garrett commented that the letter was written before his application was written, but that he is <br /> Swilling at this time to not construct the proposed fence. Garrett stated he was considering the <br /> fence to help deter people from using his dock.Hawn suggested that perhaps he consider installing a sign <br /> indicating that it is private property. <br /> 8 <br />