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%'T. <br />n> ■■ ■ 11 <br />.. I <br />TiBOthy Adam iai9 UMt Fora RomI Lortg LahB* S53S€*Jurm 1, 19dfiHonor«blB MayorDistinfiuiabod H»ab«r« of tK« City Council <br />and Planoinf Coawiisaion <br />Trustod Staff of tho City of OrcHno <br />I a« tnritlns ifi opposition to tho grantirtq of a <br />variance for tho construction of a 6* solid **oodon <br />fonco for a distance of over 380 feet on the south side <br />of County Road 6 just west of Worth Fare ^oad. (dliSOfi) <br />C<msistent with the Coeprehenslve Plan, we have <br />attempted to develop the Fare at Long Lake in such a <br />as to preserve the openness and natural beauty of <br />rural Orono. It is our opinion that a fence as <br />proposed would work counter to these objectives. <br />1 have driven County Road 6 froe Plyeouth to its <br />intersection with Mighway 12 arsJ find only one instance <br />Mhere a solid barrier was used to screen an unsightly <br />storage area for dead tree removal. Where privacy and <br />noise reduction were desired, I find eany different <br />uses of bireing and natural plantings. Where security <br />and safety are desired, fencing that one can see over <br />or through has been employed. The openness and natural <br />beauty of rural Orono would quickly disappear, if a <br />solid 6* wooden fence were built on every subdivision <br />lot fronting a busy street. <br />I would also question idisther there are hardships in <br />this situation that would support the variance request. <br />The lot is approNimately 2.3 acres and has a depth of <br />over 2^0* from County Rooo 6. There would appear to be <br />opportunities for creative grading and/or landscaping <br />that would alleviate problems relating to County Road & <br />without jeopardising the openness and natural beauty of <br />rural Orono. <br />We thank you for your consideration and hope that the <br />city and property owner can find an acceptable <br />solution. <br />/i <br />» ✓ <br />I <br />Sincerely, <br />JC'-, <br />Timothy . ams <br />[?^[l(ggDWi <br />R IN - 7 1988 <br />J