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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 (#7) #2569 W. DUNCAN MACMILLAN AND WILLIAM WALDRON, 1860 FOX STREET, AFTER-THE-FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Due to the absence of the Applicants, this item was not heard at this time and follows Item #13. NEW BUSINESS (#8) #2570 GEORGE STICKNEY, 2590 COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE - VARIANCES, 9:10 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. George Stickney, Applicant, was present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Weinberger stated the Applicant is requesting variances to permit construction of a tennis court and a ten foot fence. The Applicant is proposing to construct a tennis court 30 feet from the rear property line where 50 feet is required, and a second variance is required to permit the fence around the ter court to be 10 feet in height where 6 feet is permitted. Weinberger stated the properties located to the north at 2575 and 2605 Thoroughbred Lane would experience the most Impact by the encroachment into the rear yard setback. The tennis court is proposed to be located approximately 235 feet to one of the residences and 270 feet to the other adjoining residence. The tennis court would be located about 20 feet lower than the two residences on Thoroughbred Lane. Generally tennis courts are constructed in a north/south fashion due to the location of the sun in either the east or the west sky. Weinberger stated in order to accommodate a court on this property and properly align the court, it is necessary to encroach 20 feet into the rear yard setback. There is a large portion of the property that is not developed to the rear of the house that could not be used for a tennis court due to the primary mound septic system being located in that are. Weinberger no grading within 20 feet of the septic site is allowed. Weinberger stated the Applicant has addressed the hardship associated with the height of the fence by indicating a six foot fence would not be adequate to contain tennis bails from going outside the court and onto the adjacent properties. Weinberger noted this residence is located dose to the end of a cul-de-sac and is not in dose proximity to other residences. Stickney stated the two variances he requires are to the setback and to the height of the fence. Stickney stated he is proposing to construct the tennis court at a lower grade which will have lesser impact on the two adjoining residences as well as plant a number of trees In the area as a buffer. Hawn inquired whether he has spoken with any of his neighbors regarding this projed. Stickney stated he sent a letter to all the neighbors and has spoken to all but one. Stickney noted he has not heard any negative comments regarding this projed. Stoddard inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to reduce the height of the fence at all. Stickney stated with the proposed grade, the tennis court and fence will not be visible to the adjoining residences. Stickney reiterated he will be planting a number of pine trees in this area to ad as screening, and he will provide a planting schedule to Staff prior to meeting with the City Coundl. Page 17 i