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Zoning File #944 <br />July 10,.1985 <br />Page 2 <br />The applicant advises that the trees or shrubs that existed in <br />the street yard created more hazards or vision problems. <br />The applicant calls attention to the many garages or <br />accessory structures on Casco Point Road that have been placed as <br />close to the street right-of-way as the fence. <br />Casco Circle is not considered a major thoroughfare and the <br />only fence allowed per code at the 2' setback is 3 1/2'. <br />Please review the applicant's letter (Exhibit E) -.hat <br />summarizes his position in light of the split 2 to 2 vote dL the <br />Planning Commission meeting. <br />Planning Commission members that voted to deny the variance <br />found the hardship claimed by the applicant to be inadequate. <br />Planning Commission members that voted in support of the <br />variance request found the following hardships claimed by the <br />applicant to be acceptable: <br />1. The current landscape project has already removed the <br />trees and shrubs that created viewing and possible hazards <br />to public safety. <br />2. The street yard fence is an integral part of landscaping <br />plan. <br />3. The fence or accessory structure location appears to be <br />consistant with setbacks of existing accessory structures <br />along Casco Point Road and Casco Circle. <br />4. Provides a deterent to children or pets from running <br />into the street. <br />5. Deters vandalism along street right-of-way of Casco <br />Point Road. <br />Council Action <br />To give conceptual direction to staff to prepare a <br />resolution of denial or approval for the August 26th meeting. <br />