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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998(#8 - #2312 Claus Weiler and Renee Meerkins - Continued)Van Zomeren noted that the building permit taken out on 7/2/94 for residing did not include a survey of the decks.Variances <br />(#9) #2320 CHRISTOHiER AND MARY SMITH, HAVING AN INTEREST IN <br />3650 CASCO AVENUE - Variances for an average lakeshore setback to add a bay <br />window over an existing deck <br />This item was tabled at the request of the applicant. <br />(#10) #2322 STE\T:N N. FILIPS, 2570 THOROUGHBRED LANE - Variance for a <br />fence within 50' of a rear lot line on a through lot - 8:49-9:00 p.m. <br />The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />The Applicant was present. <br />Gaffron reported that the applicant requests an after-the-fact approval to construct a 6' <br />high privacy fence along the rear of the through lot. Information was incomplete when the <br />applicant was advised that no variance was required. A variance is required for any fence <br />over 3-1/2' in height on a through lot. The Council suggested the applicant submit the <br />request for review by the Planning Commission and to allow a temporary variance. Car <br />headlights create a problem from Truftlila Trail. The fence is located on the rear third of <br />the property and is technically within a non-city protected type 1 wetlands. The covenants <br />require adherence to other agency regulations. Vegetation will be planted that in time will <br />negate the need for the fencing. Gaffron said the City's intention is not to have any 6' <br />fences where there are through lots. A 3-1/2' high fence needs to be 50' in from the lot <br />line. <br />Gaffron reviewed the hardship statement and issues for discussion as found in the <br />information packet. He noted the peculiarity of this property in contrast with other <br />properties due to its location directly across from an intersection. Headlights shine <br />directly into the residence across the rear yard. Gaffron related the conditions of approval <br />necessary if a recommendation is made for a temporary variance. This includes providing <br />a landscaping plan with a time schedule for removal of the fencing, conformity <br />requirements of the fence, and advisement to the applicant with meet any standards <br />established by other government agencies having jurisdiction over the wetlands. <br />_______i\