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MINUTES OP THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1989 <br />ZONING FILE #1465-MCCOURTNEY CONTINUED <br />same location as proposed but it would have a straight <br />configuration rather than curved. <br />Chairman Kelley asked whether the applicant had explored the <br />possibility of a 3.5' high fence? <br />Mr. Wenkus indicated that it would be more appropriate to <br />construct the iron fence at the height proposed. <br />Chairman Kelley asked whether it was <br />intention to plant arborvitae along the fence? <br />the applicant's <br />Mr. Wenkus said that they would be planting shrubbery and <br />trees in the entire front yard and on either side of the fence. <br />Mr. Wenkus said that the fence would also limit trespassing. <br />There were no comments from the public regarding this matter <br />and the public hearing was closed. <br />Planning Commissioner Brown said that normally he would not <br />look favorably at a 6' fence and would prefer to see the standard <br />3.5' height. Brown said that a 6' fence had previously existed <br />in this location and the proposed fence would be less obtrusive. <br />Planning Commissioner Hanson indicated that he did not <br />object to the height of the fence. <br />Planning Commissioner Bellows said that the Planning <br />Commission normally does not vote favorably for such request. <br />She felt that this proposal was appropriate however due to the <br />openess of the fence. <br />It was moved by Planning Commission Brown, seconded by <br />Planning Commissioner Hanson, to recommend approval of this <br />height variance for a fence as proposed. Hanson requested that <br />the motion be amended to reflect the new location of the fence <br />due to the denial of the turn-around driveway. Brown amended his <br />motion, Hanson seconded. Kelley said that it was important to <br />note that there was a pre-existing 6' fence on this property. <br />Motion, Ayes = 3, Kelley, Nay due to his preference ^o see a 3.5* <br />fence. Motion passed. <br />#1481 GERALD NCCOURTNEY <br />1055 FERNDALE ROAD WEST <br />AFTER-THE-FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMITAARIANCB <br />PUBLIC HEARING 8:40 P.M. TO 8:55 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were <br />duly noted. <br />Mr. McCourtney was present for this matter, as was Mr. Gerry <br />Wenkus, Mr. McCourtney's contractor. <br />Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron <br />explained how staff had discovered the construction of a basement