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.A • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 17,2001 6:30 o’clock p.m. (1^01-2708 Michael and Jeanie McClelland, Continued) Applicants ’ property is defined as a comer lot with two street yards and is located w ithin the RR-1B Zoning District. Staff is recommending approval of the application based on the fact that the property is a comer lot w ith one street frontage located adjacent to a non-developcd street that is not planned to be further developed or improved. The side yard adjacent to the street functions as an interior side lot line. The ‘tal width of the right-of-w ay is 40 feet, which would mean the fence would need to be located 40 feet from the nearest adjacent property line. Staff further recommends the “finished” side of tlie fence be towards the south adjacent property owners and public right-of-way. McClelland slated the original fence existed in this same location ever since they purchased the property back in 1980. and to h«s knowledge has not been a problem. McClelland indicated he does have a letter from one of his neighbors expressing support for the fence. Mrs. McClelland stated the fence was removed last year to accommodate a neighbor’s son to hold a wedding in their back yard In addition, the original fence was damaged by a fallen tree, w ith a new fence being constructed to replace the damaged fence. Smith inquired what the purpose of the fence is. McClelland staled it is primarily for privacy reasons. McClelland stated at the time he purchased the property he war told the fence was located ten feet within the property line and did n:t find out the actual location of the property line until approximately two years ago. Hawn noted the letter is from Barbara Frank. Barbara Frank. 1233 Briar Street, indicated the fence has been there for a long time and that she is not opposed to the fence. Tom Roth. 125 1 Briar Street, stated he is the one who complained about the fence. Roth noted the fence was down for approximately one year prior to being replaced. Roth slated he would like the fence to be constructed the proper way- Roth stated he has concerns regarding snow storage in this area, noting Orono tends to pile snow along the fence. Roth also c'^rcssed concerns regarding the storage of a motor home, boats .md trailers parked on this property. Haw n staled the issue of the motor home, boats and trailers is not an issue before the Planning Commission tonight. Hawn suggested Roth attempt to work with the McClellands or bring the matter to the attention of City Staff to see whether the outdoor storage issue can be resolved. Haw n noted the Applicant is agreeable to relocating the fence out of the right-of-way. nd is entitled to have a 3.5 foot fence on the property line under Orono’s Ordinances. Hawn stated the question before the Planning Commission is whether a variance will be granted to allow a six-fimt fence. Weinberger stated he has not spoken with the Public Works Department regarding snow removal in this area, but to his knowledge there is approximately nine to ten feet of area adjoining Minnetonka PAGE 2