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3. 4. B. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 15, 1997, and recommended conditional approval of the proposed variances based upon the following findings: A. The proposed fence within tlie road right-of-way is adjacent to applicant ’s lakeshore parcel referred to in the submitted documents as "Parcel F". Parcel F is a lakeshore strip which is very narrow, so there is relatively little useable land. Location of the fence close to the road will permit more of the parcel to be enjoyed by the property owner. Applicant has experienced an ongoing problem with fisherman and other people parking along West Femdale Road in order to access the lake across the private property of others. No parking signs have not been effective. Location of the fence within the road right-of-way and near the traveled portion of the road would tend to di*’.courage parking trespass. Parcel F is low lying and is extremely exposed visually to West Femdale Road, compromising the privacy of anyone using Paicel F for whatever purpose. A 6' fence would enhance this privacy and discourage trespassing. Although applicant proposed such fence at a distance 6’ tc from the paved edge of traveled West Femdale Road, Planning Commission finds that sucli a fence within the right-of-way is appropriate at a location at least 10' from the paved traveled roadw;. ’, and finds that a minimum of 10 is required in order to allow for a i.afe shoulder as well as snow storage and other public purposes. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. D. Page 2 of 6