11-25-1985 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MPETING HELD NOVF:MBRR 25, 1985. PACE() #986 ROVEGNO continued City Administrator Bernhardson understood and agreed with Attorney Blatz's opinion. Councilmember Grabek stated he Was in favor of complet.e removal of the fence as soon as possible and applicant should have been ticketed for constructing the fence at the very beginning. He stated that it would be setting a precedent by approving the fence. Mayor Butler indicated her agreement with Councilmember Grabek. Councilmember Adams believed through various interpre- tations that a 3-1/2' fence was legal., but if it is illegal, it should be removed. Councilmember Hammerel reflected Councilmember Adams previous misunderstanding that a 3-1/2'fence was legal, but was opposed to fences around the lake. r_ouncilmembe Frahm stated he did not like the fence but feels property owners have the right to prevent trespassing and damage ° - their property. He felt that these problems and a so— tion should be addressed. He suggested consideration of the "opaque" fence. Zoning Admi.nistra*.or Mabusth stated that she did suggest a fence to Mr. Rovegrio to salve his trespassing problem. She noted that the int,,nt was a 3-1/2' fence and not a "privacy" fence. George Roveqno sta.ed that he would be willing to take the fence down by the ac --ess. He noted that he i s not interested in a variance or c= nditional use permit, he just wants his privacy. Ile stated hat he will abide by any de.:ision made by the Counci 1 and go l rom there, a -id that. his intent was not ao upset the neighbors. Councilmember Frahm stated that luck of privacy goes with that type of lakeshore property, but the trespassing on private property should be dealt wit.h. It was moved by Councilmember Grabek, seconded by Mayor Butler, to require the fence and posts be. removed completely by December 15th, 1985. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 1. Co�.,nci lmember Frahm voted nay stating he was in favor of a variance for a 3-1/2' opaque fence. It was moved by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Frahm, to instruct staff to work with applicant. for an acceptaole solution to his trespassing problem. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 1. Councilmember Grabek stated that too much expense and staff time has been spent alrPady in t.hib matter. For clarification, applicant was instructed to ccwbe up with an alternative solution and submit to staff.