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r <br /> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,September 17,2001 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2708 Michael and Jeanie McClelland,Continued) <br /> Applicants' property is defined as a corner lot with two street yards and is located within the RR-1B <br /> Zoning District. <br /> Staff is recommending approval of the application based on the fact that the property is a corner lot <br /> with one street frontage located adjacent to a non-developed street that is not planned to be further <br /> developed or improved. The side yard adjacent to the street functions as an interior side lot line. <br /> The total width of the right-of-way is 40 feet,which would mean the fence would need to be located <br /> 40 feet from the nearest adjacent property line. Staff further recommends the"finished" side of the <br /> fence be towards the south adjacent property owners and public right-of-way. <br /> McClelland stated the original fence existed in this same location ever since they purchased the <br /> property back in 1980, and to his knowledge has not been a problem. McClelland indicated he does <br /> have a letter from one of his neighbors expressing support for the fence. <br /> Mrs. McClelland stated the fence was removed last year to accommodate a neighbor's son to hold a <br /> wedding in their back yard. In addition,the original fence was damaged by a fallen tree,with a new <br /> fence being constructed to replace the damaged fence. <br /> Smith inquired what the purpose of the fence is. <br /> McClelland stated it is primarily for privacy reasons. McClelland stated at the time he purchased the <br /> property he was told the fence was located ten feet within the property line and did not find out the <br /> actual location of the property line until approximately two years ago. <br /> Hawn noted the letter is from Barbara Frank. <br /> Barbara Frank, 1233 Briar Street, indicated the fence has been there for a long time and that she is <br /> not opposed to the fence. <br /> Tom Roth, 1251 Briar Street, stated he is the one who complained about the fence. Roth noted the <br /> fence was down for approximately one year prior to being replaced. Roth stated he would like the <br /> fence to be constructed the proper way-Roth stated he has concerns regarding snow storage in this <br /> area,noting Orono tends to pile snow along the fence. Roth also expressed concerns regarding the <br /> storage of a motor home, boats and trailers parked on this property. <br /> Hawn stated the issue of the motor home,boats and trailers is not an issue before the Planning <br /> Commission tonight. Hawn suggested Roth attempt to work with the McClellands or bring the matter <br /> to the attention of City Staff to see whether the outdoor storage issue can be resolved. Hawn noted the <br /> Applicant is agreeable to relocating the fence out of the right-of-way and is entitled to have a 3.5 foot <br /> fence on the property line under Orono's Ordinances. Hawn stated the question before the Planning <br /> Commission is whether a variance will be granted to allow a six-foot fence. <br /> Weinberger stated he has not spoken with the Public Works Department regarding snow removal in <br /> this area, but to his knowledge there is approximately nine to ten feet of area adjoining Minnetonka <br /> PAGE 2 <br />