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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#7) #2569 W. DUNCAN MACMILLAN AND WILLIAM WALDRON, 1860 FOX STREET, <br /> AFTER-THE-FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT <br /> Due to the absence of the Applicants, this item was not heard at this time and follows Item #13. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> (#8) #2570 GEORGE STICKNEY, 2590 COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE -VARIANCES, 9:10 p.m. - <br /> 9:20 p.m. <br /> George Stickney, Applicant, was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicant is requesting variances to permit construction of a tennis court <br /> and a ten foot fence. The Applicant is proposing to construct a tennis court 30 feet from the rear <br /> property line where 50 feet is required, and a second variance is required to permit the fence around <br /> the tennis court to be 10 feet in height where 6 feet is permitted. <br /> Weinberger stated the properties located to the north at 2575 and 2605 Thoroughbred Lane would <br /> experience the most impact by the encroachment into the rear yard setback. The tennis court is <br /> proposed to be located approximately 235 feet to one of the residences and 270 feet to the other <br /> adjoining residence. The tennis court would be located about 20 feet lower than the two residences <br /> on Thoroughbred Lane. Generally tennis courts are constructed in a north/south fashion due to the <br /> location of the sun in either the east or the west sky. <br /> Weinberger stated in order to accommodate a court on this property and properly align the court, <br /> it is necessary to encroach 20 feet into the rear yard setback. There is a large portion of the <br /> property that is not developed to the rear of the house that could not be used for a tennis court due <br /> to the primary mound septic system being located in that are. Weinberger no grading within 20 feet <br /> of the septic site is allowed. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicant has addressed the hardship associated with the height of the <br /> fence by indicating a six foot fence would not be adequate to contain tennis balls from going outside <br /> the court and onto the adjacent properties. Weinberger noted this residence is located close to the <br /> end of a cul-de-sac and is not in close proximity to other residences. <br /> Stickney stated the two variances he requires are to the setback and to the height of the fence. <br /> Stickney stated he is proposing to construct the tennis court at a lower grade which will have lesser <br /> impact on the two adjoining residences as well as plant a number of trees in the area as a buffer. <br /> Hawn inquired whether he has spoken with any of his neighbors regarding this project. <br /> Stickney stated he sent a letter to all the neighbors and has spoken to all but one. Stickney noted <br /> he has not heard any negative comments regarding this project. <br /> Stoddard inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to reduce the height of the fence at all. <br /> Stickney stated with the proposed grade, the tennis court and fence will not be visible to the <br /> adjoining residences. Stickney reiterated he will be planting a number of pine trees in this area <br /> • to act as screening, and he will provide a planting schedule to Staff prior to meeting with the City <br /> Council. <br /> Page 17 <br />