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To: Mayor Grahek & Orono Council Members City Administrator Bernhardson From: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator. Date: December 7, 198Q Subject: #1445 Gregory Peterscn, 1355 Arbor Street - Reconsideration of Variance Approvals List of Exhibits Exhibit A - Inspection notice Exhibit B - Staff Letter Exhibit C - Peterson Letter Exhibit D - Peterson Sketch of. Requested Fencing Exhibit E - Staff Sketch Denoting Al+roved Fence Heights/ Setbacks Review of Current Request - In the original variance application, both staff and Council understood the requested 5'+ fencing was to be placed arounc the pool. Mr. Peterson advises that this was never his intention and clearly he was discussing fencing around the boundaries of his property. Please note fencing around the boundaries of the property do not as of this date require lot coverage considerations. The current ordinance section discusses only pool areas that are fenced on properties less than 1.99 acres. In reality, Mr. Peterson seeks a height variance for a t.ri vacy fence to be placed around the boundaries of his property. Review the staff sketch (Exhibit E). Portions of the pool fence that exceed 3�' in height located within. the 50' rear yard setback area would have required a height variance approval. The height variance for that section of the fence was not addressed in the original review, but merely limited the height of the fence around the pool to a 5'+ privacy fence The privacy fence constructed tc the rear of Mr. Peterson's home has been placed totally within the right-of-way of Briar Street. The Public Works Director has denied alplicant's request to maintain the fence in its current. location. Mr. Peterson seeks an appeal of staff's decision. Please review Exhibit C, the hardships and findings cited by the Petersons for retaining fence in present location. John Gerhardson will be available for additional comments at your meeting. The second phase of the applicacion involves Mr. Peterson's request to install 5'+ of privacy fencing along the north and south boundaries of his property (refer to Exhibit D). Please then review the staff sketch Exhibit E and note the areas of the property where only a 3�' height fence structure is allowed. Note the height setback variance will re required in the west rear yard only as applicant doe.; not propose a privacy fence within the 50' setback area of the east from yard.