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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 <br /> I <br /> (#2573 David and Marti Blodgett, Continued) <br /> Marti Blodgett, 1380 Rest Point Road,for a height variance to construct a six foot privacy <br /> fence located in the rear yard of a lakeshore lot, with the request that the building <br /> inspector review and measure the fence to insure compliance with the 3.5 foot requirement. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Lindquist Opposed, Nygard Abstained. <br /> (#12) #2574 TOM MICHELETTI, 519 FERNDALE ROAD NORTH -VARIANCES, 9:58 p.m. - <br /> 10:13 p.m. <br /> Tom Micheletti, Applicant, was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicant is requesting approval of a height variance to construct a nine <br /> foot privacy fence on his property. Since the fence exceeds the allowed six foot height, City Code <br /> requires that it meet the side yard setback. The proposed fence will be constructed out of cedar <br /> slats and a metal gate on the street side of the house. The Applicant is proposing to construct <br /> the fence at nine feet to match the eave height of the house. Bottenberg noted the property is <br /> fairly isolated with the neighboring properties being a golf course and DNR protected land. <br /> Bottenberg noted the Applicant has relocated the proposed attached garage, which eliminates the <br /> need for any variances on that portion of the application. <br /> • Micheletti stated he would like to construct a nine foot fence in an effort to address a severe deer <br /> problem that he is experiencing with his yard and garden. Micheletti stated he has spoken with <br /> representatives from the DNR who have indicated they are not opposed to the fence. Micheletti <br /> stated a nine foot fence is needed because deer can easily clear a six foot fence. Micheletti <br /> commented he also experiences a lot of golf balls in his yard, which he hopes will be reduced by the <br /> nine foot fence. <br /> Hawn commented this application is different from the one just heard, but that sight lines are still <br /> an issue. <br /> Micheletti indicated the fence will be set back from the road 60 feet or something in that <br /> neighborhood. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Lindquist indicated he does have a problem with a nine foot fence. <br /> Nygard commented in his view the fence would appear as a wall in front of the house. <br /> Lindquist stated the City's ordinance allows a six foot fence to be constructed. Lindquist <br /> acknowledged that a six foot fence may not solve all of the Applicant's problems. <br /> Hawn inquired how far into the property the fence would need to be constructed in order to exceed <br /> the six foot limit. <br /> Gaffron stated the Applicant would need to meet the 30 foot side yard setback and the 50 foot front <br /> • yard setback in order to construct a fence that exceeds six feet. <br /> Page 23 <br />