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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 28, 1985. PAGE 6 #981 PHILIP RALEY 1395 BROWN ROAD SOUTH VARIANCE RESOLUTION #1880 Phil Kaley was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained the request for a setback variance for a family room addition. Mr. Kaley stated he had no pr(-'-lems with the roposed resolution. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember flammerel, to adopt Resolution V 880 approving the variance. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0. #986 GEORGE ROVEGNO 2010 SHORELINE DRIVE VARIANCE George a,id Susan Rovegno were present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained the request for an after -the -fact variance for ccr-triction of a 5 foot fence within the 0-75' whereas (based u., inter pretation) only a 3- 1/2 foot fence is allowed. George Rovegno noted the serious problems he has had which placement of this fence has solved. He s ibmitted a merr.orandum containing a series of facts pertaining to the issues for Council to review. Mr. Rovegno stated he is willing to do one of the following to solve this matter: 1 ) leave the fence at its existing location and cut it down to 44" except for the first 30 fee*. by the public access which must be only 30" in height , or; 2 ) move the fence !;ack to the let he mark and keep it at its existing 5 foot height except for the .first 30 feet by the public access which must he only 30" in height. He noted that he believes Code Section 1,0.0.3 15(C) could only have been written ak>out intersecting street lots. He also indicated his frustration with the City in dealing with the problems he has encountered which forced him to erect the fence. Mayor Butler stated that. the fence poses a safety hazard. Councilmember Frahm indicated that applicant's problems were valid and felt. the City should address the problem of trespassing and litter. He also stated hewas agreeable to a 3-1/2 foot high fence in its present location. Mayor Butler stated it would be setting a precedent by allowing this fence. City Admi ni st r ator Bernhai dson noted that appl icant needs a ve riance for the 3-1/2 foot accessory structure on a lot that cannot sustain a principal structure.