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TO: <br />9ROM: <br />DATE: <br />SDBJ: <br />Mayor Butler <br />Mark Bernhardson, City Administrator <br />Orono Council Members <br />Planning Commission Members <br />Michael P. Gaffron, Assistant Zoning Administrator <br />July 18, 1986 <br />#1054 Steven Schnebly, 2555 Countryside Drive - <br />Variance - Public Hearing <br />Zoning District ~ RR-IB <br />Application - <br />Variance to construct entrance walls in front yard (after-the- <br />fact ) <br />List of Exhibits - <br />A - Application <br />B - Plat Map <br />C - Property Owners list <br />D - Survey showing proposal <br />E - Staff sketch of wall construction <br />Portinent Code Sections — <br />10.03 Subd. 15 (C)(D)(E)(P) <br />10.03 Subd. 9 (D) <br />Discussion - <br />Applicant constructed a fence on his property which uses 18" <br />square brick pillars as fence posts; the pillars are all 3*6" <br />high dnd although somewhat massive, do meet what we consider the <br />definition of a fence and not requiring a permit. <br />The items of concern are the ornamental walls at either side of <br />the driveway entrance. These are constructed of masonry and at <br />the peak are 6* above ground, technically requiring a variance <br />because: <br />a) fences or walls along a front lot line may not exceed <br />42". <br />t*) this is considered as an accessory structure, no <br />accessory structures are allowed in front yards. <br />The walls are within the property boundary and do not obstruct <br />access views, so they are not a safety hazard. I am <br />told that the neighborhood homeowners association is aware of and <br />in approval of this. <br />You might ask the applicant whether he intends to place any <br />lights, spheres, or other ornamental feature on the highest pillars. ^