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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMKflSSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JLT.Y 17, 1995 <br />(#3 -1^032 Mjchad & Lynne Gerhlicher - Contimied) <br />The applicant presented photographs of the old and new fencing to the Commission <br />metnbers. The new fencing is the same type as used on a property across the street from <br />sid)fect ivoperty. <br />Rowlette roul into the minutes a letto' with IS signatum from neighbors appro\ing the <br />fence. <br />Smith v'oic^ concern with allowing fencmg that does not meet City code and possibly <br />creating alleyways of fencing. Lindquist said these concerns are valid but noted that the <br />fencmg was a replacement. A recent application approval for a fence in the Narrows area <br />was cited, which .Smith noted she did nert vote in favor of Smith questioned whether <br />members would approve a new fence that was not within the 42" standard Mabusth <br />a^ed if Commissioners would like to review the statement of hardship Smith said she <br />was aware of the statement and noted the good quality of the fencing being used, but her <br />concern was with where the fencing issi>e was going in the futore <br />Rowlette asked how many homes (6) were beyond the applicant's due to poor sight lines. <br />The applicant added that being on top of a hill created the problem of car headlights <br />shining into their home. Mr. Gerhlicher said he was out of towm alot, and the fence would <br />help create a sense of security for his home Rowlette added that the fence did fit the <br />scheme of the property She asked if bushes could be cleared to improve the sight lines <br />The applicant said this could be done <br />Smith asked if more space could be left on either side of the dnve The applicant said this <br />was possible, but the posts were already in place, as this area is not where a variance is <br />required <br />There were no public comments. <br />Rowlette moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2032 for required setback <br />and height variance with the condition that the applicant work with Staff on improving <br />sicht lines at the entrance through clearing of vegetation Ayes 3. Nays 1, Smith Nay <br />Smith said fencing should be lower and was concerned with creating alleyways of fencing. <br />(#4) #2033 DONALD AND ARLENE KIELLEY, 1670 SHADYWOOD ROAD - <br />VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 7:2S-7:5I P..\I. <br />The Cenificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />Mr Kielley and his contractor. Mr. Roelofs, were present.