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TO: Mayor Butler Mark Bernhardson, City Administrator Orono Council Members Planning Commission Members 1RtO14: Michael P. Gaffron, Assistant Zoning Administrator DATE: July 18, 1986 SUBJ: #1.054 Steven Schnebly, 2555 Countryside Drive - Variance - Public Hearing Zoning District - RR-lB Application - Variance to construct entrance walls in front yard (after -the - fact) List of Exhibits - A - Application B - Plat Map C - Property Owners list D - Survey showing proposal E - Staff sketch of wall construction Pertinent Code Sections - 10.03 Subd. 15 (C)(D)(E)(F) 10.03 Subd. 9 (D) Discussion - Applicant constructed a fence on his property which uses 18" square brick pillars as fence posts; the pillars are all 316" high and although somewhat massive, do meet what we consider the definition of a fence and not requiring a permit. The items of concern are the ornamental walls at either side of the driveway entrance. These are constructed of masonry and at the peak are 6' above ground, technically requiring a variance because: a) fences or walls along a front lot line may not exceed 42". b) if this is considered as an accessory structure, no accessory structures are allowed in front yards. The walls are within the property boundary and do not obstruct any road access views, so they are not a safety hazard. I am told that the neighborhood homeowners association is aware of and in approval of this. You might ask the applicant whether he intends to place any lights, spheres, or other ornamental feature on the highest pillars.