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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 19,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3324 Ann Ma�eld,Continued) <br /> Zullo stated if the fence were within the right-of-way, she would like to see the fence relocated,but if <br /> it is in an appropriate location, she would be in agreement with Commissioner Winer and that some <br /> landscaping could be planted and the height of the fence lowered. <br /> Maxfield commented her friends and neighbors feel that the fence is an ariractive fence. <br /> Kempf stated the height restriction is an ordinance of the city and that the Planning Commission has <br /> the obligation to enforce the City's ordinances even if they adversely affect certain individuals. <br /> Maxfield stated in her view it is wrong to regulate beauty <br /> Zullo stated she did not mean to imply that the fence was not nice looking but merely was suggesting <br /> that the applicant consider incorporating some landscaping along the fence to help enhance the <br /> property. <br /> Kang indicated she agrees the fence should be lowered. <br /> Winer moved to recommend approval of Application#07-3324,Ann Ma�eld,4175 North Shore <br /> Drive, granting of a temporary variance until December 31,2008,subject to the <br /> recommendations outlined in the Planner's Report. <br /> Kempf stated one of the issues the Planning Commission has to look at is whether the fence changes <br /> the character of the neighborhood, and it is the consensus of the Planning Commission that it does <br /> change the character of the neighborhood. <br /> Rice stated in her opinion she does not feel there is a hardship and that the property can be put to <br /> reasonable use without the six-foot fence. <br /> Zullo seconded. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 1,Kroeger opposed. <br /> Kroeger stated he voted against the motion because in his opinion the fence should be removed in the <br /> near future. <br /> Zullo asked whether there is something that needs to be done with condition number four. <br /> Turner stated there are two adjoining lots that the applicant owns, and if the fence is located on one or <br /> both of those lots,the lots would need to be combined because the City does not allow an accessory <br /> structure on a vacant lot without a principal residence. <br /> PAGE 4 <br />