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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • <br />HELD AUGUST 15, 1994 <br />( #11) #1954 LARRY ELSEN, 2879 CASCO POINT ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC <br />HEARING - 9:53 TO 10:12 <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />Larry Eisen was present. <br />Gaffron explained in July of 1993 applicant received variance approvals for additions to his <br />property. Because of hardcover excesses, applicant was asked to remove a shed. During the <br />removal applicant found the existing privacy fence along the west/public access side to be in <br />poor condition and replaced it without a permit. The new fence is within the same location <br />except for a 5' section that has been installed parallel to the shoreline. <br />Lawrence Eisen presented photos of the fence both before and after the construction. He <br />considered the fence to be a safety hazard in its previous condition. Vines and plantings have <br />been planted on both sides of the fence. Gaffron noted that the code does not allow fences <br />within the 0 -75' setback area. If the fence is allowed to remain, the reasons need to be made <br />clear. Lawrence Eisen indicated he did not know a permit was needed for a fence. Smith -felt <br />plantings could have been a suitable replacement. Chair Schroeder said he was in agreement <br />with the fence particularly next to a public access which prevents people from trespassing. is <br />Lawrence Eisen expressed concern regarding children getting hurt on his property. He tries to <br />maintain the area and has been a "good neighbor" to the beach. <br />A neighbor commented how heavily used the beach is along his and Lawrence Eisen's property. <br />The City has not maintained the area. Lawrence Eisen suggested the chain be dropped in the <br />winter time to prevent snowmobilers from being hurt. To get around the chain, snowmobilers <br />trespass on his property. Discussion ensued regarding the section of the fence parallel to the <br />lake. <br />It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Schroeder to recommend approval of Application #1954 <br />for Lawrence D. Eisen, 2879 Casco Point Road, for an after -the -fact variance to the installation <br />of a fence for the portion parallel to Carman Street but the section parallel to the shoreline must <br />be removed and accepted the hardships stated by applicant. Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />12 <br />• <br />