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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#2574 Tom Micheletti, Continued) <br /> Hawn commented there is a question of setting a precedent if this application is approved. <br /> Lindquist moved to recommend approval of Application #2574, Tom Micheletti, 519 <br /> Ferndale Road North,for a height variance to permit construction of a nine foot privacy <br /> fence. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to consider a seven foot fence. <br /> Micheletti stated he has spoken with the DNR who has indicated that deer can clear fences up to <br /> eight and a half feet in height. <br /> Nygard reiterated approval of this application could possibly set a precedent, and in order to grant <br /> a variance, a hardship which is created by the land must be demonstrated. <br /> Micheletti stated they are attempting to improve the property and has been told the deer problem <br /> is the responsibility of the City. Micheletti commented in order to properly address this problem, <br /> they need the cooperation of all parties involved. <br /> Hawn noted the Planning Commission did approve a ten foot high fence for a tennis court. <br /> Hawn seconded Lindquist's motion based on the fact that this fence is specifically intended <br /> to protect a garden which is threatened by the deer population living in an area protected <br /> • by the DNR. VOTE: Ayes 2, Nays 3, Nygard, Stoddard and Berg Opposed. <br /> Nygard moved, Berg seconded,to recommend denial of Application #2574, Tom Micheletti, <br /> 519 Ferndale Road North,for a height variance to construct a nine foot privacy fence. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 2, Hawn and Lindquist Opposed. <br /> Hawn indicated she voted in opposition to the motion recommending denial because in her view <br /> there is a specific and reasonable use being requested for the nine foot fence and the same <br /> consideration should be given to a fence to deter deer as to a fence for a tennis court. <br /> Micheletti commented in his opinion his request was reasonable. <br /> Berg noted the Planning Commission is merely a recommending body and that the Applicant has <br /> the option of appearing before the City Council to plead his case. <br /> Micheletti stated the basic nature of a variance tends to set a precedent. <br /> (#13) #2575 JAMES AND JILL CORNELL, 2145 WATERTOWN ROAD -VARIANCE, 10:14 p.m. - <br /> 10:17 p.m. <br /> James and Jill Cornell, Applicants, were present. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicants are proposing to construct a 816 square foot second story addition <br /> to the existing residence. The addition will only be on top of the southern section of the existing <br /> residence and not the entire residence. Bottenberg noted the existing residence was constructed <br /> before current zoning standards were adopted. The septic system is currently compliant and has <br /> • a capacity for four bedrooms. This addition will not add to the total number of bedrooms. <br /> Page 24 <br />