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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGl’ST 15. 1994 (#11) #1954 LARRV ELSEN, 2879 CASCO POINT ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 9:53 TO 10:12 The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Larry El sen was present. Gaffron explained in July of 1993 applicant received variance approvals for additions to his property. Because of hardcover excesses, applicant was asked to remove a shed. During the removal applicant found the existing privacy fence along the west/public access side to be in poor condition and replaced it without a permit. The new fence is within the same location except for a 5’ section that has been installed parallel to the shoreline. Lawrence Elsen presented photos of the fence both before and after the construction. He considered the fence to be a safety hazard in its previous condition. Vines and plantings have been planted on both sides of the fence. Gaffron noted that the code does not allow fences within the 0-75’ setback area. If the fence is allowed to remain, the reasons need to be made clear. Lawrence Elsen indicated he did not know a permit was needed for a fence. Smith felt plantings could have been a suitable replacement. Chair Schroeder said he was in agreement with the fence particularly next to a public access which prevents people from trespassing. Lawrence Elsen expressed concern regarding children getting hurt on his property. He tries to maintain the area and has been a "good neighbor" to the beach. A neishbor commented bow heavily used the beach is along his and Lawrence Elsen s property. The City has not maintained the area. Lawrence Elsen suggested the chain be dropped in the winter time to prevent snowmobilers from being hurt. To get around the chain, snowm.obilers trespass on his property. Discussion ensued regarding the section of the fence parallel to the lake. It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Schnx'der to recommend approval of Application #1954 for Lawrence D. Elsen. 2879 Casco Point Road, for an after-the-fact variance to the installation of a fence for the portion parallel to Carman Street but the section parallel to the shoreline must be removed and accepted the hardships stated by applicant. Ayes 4. nays 0. 12