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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 19, 1999 (#2504 Warren and Tana Garrett, Continued) Warren Garrett, Applicant, was present. Jenson stated the Applicant is proposing to add an addition to the northeast comer of the home, a deck addition, which will be located on the southeast comer of the existing deck, and an inground swimming pool. The existing hardcover, including the total surface area of the additions, will not exceed 30 percent. A variance is needed to the average lakeshore setback. Staff feels that the proposed location is the most logical and will not block or interfere with the view of either neighbor towards the lake, with heavy vegetation between the residences . Jenson stated the Applicant is also requesting to install a three rail, split-rail fence, 5 feet in height, along the south property line to the lakeshore. The president of the West Shore Townhome Association has written a letter .c the City protesting any fence being erected on the Applicant's property. The Applicants are pr::posing th E fence due to the fact that the neighboring lakeshore owner to the south is a '-ong La ke City Par'I\, and the Applicants have had people trespass on their property and dock. The Applicants feel that the proposed fence will be high enough to deter · trespassers, but will not block the view of the adjoining homes. Garrett commented that the letter was written before his application was written, but that he is willing at this time to not construct the proposed fence. Garrett stated he was considering the fence to help deter people from using his dock. Hawn suggested that perhaps he consider installing a sign indicating that it is private property. Garrett inquired whether a fence located on the dock would be a problem, noting that he has some concerns regarding liability. Garrett indicated that the neighbor who has expressed disapproval of the fence was here at tonight's meeting but has left. Weinberger stated a fence located on the dock would be outside the jurisdiction of the City, and the impact that the fence located along the property line would need to be taken into consideration. Garrett stated he could install a fence on the dock with a gate which would require any trespassers to enter the water in order to obtain access to the dock. Lindquist indicated he does have a problem with a fence in the 0-75' setback. Gaffron stated the City of Orono has not adopted any codes relating to docks, but that he personally does not have any objection to a fence surrounding the dock to deter trespassers. · Garrett indicated that he is willing to drop the fence portion of his application tonight. There were no public comments. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2504, 650 Brown Road North, granting of a variance to the average lakeshore setback to allow for a deck additition, addition to the house, and an inground swimming pool, with denial of the variance for any fence. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays O. (#7) #2474 C. STEVEN AND SUSAN WILSON , 325 BROWN ROAD SOUTH/2150 ABINGDON WAY -VACATION, 8:28 p.m. -8:34 p.m. Page 9