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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 15, 1985. PAGE 22 #944 JIM LEAR full compliance with the ordinances. Lear noted for the record that the park across the street is deteriorating the neighborhood because it is so overgrown, the trees are dying of dutch elm disease, and there is garbage Jying around. The fence was placed on this property to enhance the area. The fence doesn't block anyone's view. Also, the sprinkler system pipes are under the fence and would be quite costly to replace else- where. Goetten moved, McDonald seconded to recommend approval for the height and setback variance application for a 6'x40' privacy fence located 2 feet from street right-of-way for James Lear based on the following findings: 1. The current landscape project has already removed the tres and shrubs that created viewing and possible hazards to public safety. 2. The street yard fence is an integral part of landscaping plan. 3. The fence or accessory structure location appears to be consistant with setbacks of existin(- accessory structures along Casco Point Road and Casco Circle. 4. The fence does not black anyone's view. Condition of the approval : No further construction of any wood structure is to be put up along the right-of-way. Motion, Ayes (2), Nay (2). Kelley and Taylor voted nay. Chairman Kelley noted that he feels there are not enough hardships for the application to receive an approval for the variance. Taylor agre"d with Kelley's findings. Lear explained the they have a security system from Honeywell. Honeywell had advised the Lears that the fence gives the illusion of more protection for the property- Another point is Casco Circle is a dangerous road for children, and the fence helps to krrp them off the street.