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� <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,November 20,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. • <br /> (#06-3248 CONTINUED) <br /> from his property line,it would not stop people from coming onto his property. Hollander stated he has a <br /> right to privacy and that he has resided in this community since 1956 and in that house since 1972. <br /> Hollander stated he constructed the fence because of his neighbors coming onto his property and the <br /> number of golf balls that he finds on this property every year. Hollander stated a fence at 50 feet would <br /> not protect his house and would be too close to the house. , <br /> Hollander stated if the City changed the ordinance to 50 feet from the center of the roadway,that would <br /> be a different situation. Hollander pointed out the center of the roadway is not always the center of the <br /> easement and that most roads in Minnesota are easement because the land was not purchased by the city. <br /> Kroeger stated issues of privacy and safety are important but that those things can be accomplished with a <br /> fence that is constructed in accordance with City ordinances. <br /> Hollander stated he does not want people walking through his back yard snooping and that he has a right <br /> to his privacy. Hollander stated if the neighbors are agreeable to providing an affidavit that they would <br /> not come onto his property, and if they do;they will be put in jail for three years,he would be fine with <br /> that. <br /> Kroeger stated in his opinion a 42-inch fence should provide the applicant the protection he feels he <br /> needs. . <br /> Hollander inquired whether any golf balls were found on his property after the fence was put up. <br /> Rodewald stated they found five golf balls. <br /> Rahn stated he is in agreement with Commissioner Kroeger and that he does not understand how a 14-nch <br /> taller fence would help the applicant's cause. <br /> Kempf stated he also agrees with the other commissioners and that the City's fence ordinance is very . <br /> understandable and easy to comply with. Kempf commented he is surprised that the neighbors would <br /> object to a higher fence given the condition of the applicant's property. Kempf stated it appears there is <br /> some conflict going on in this neighborhood and that it is unfortunate that the rieighbors do not see the <br /> applicant as the local color in the neighborhood and allow him his space. Kempf stated the fence has to <br /> meet the City's ordinances,and that if the applicant prefers privacy,he should consider planting a row of <br /> arborvitaes or something green. <br /> Hollander stated he cannot afford that because he is on social security. Hollander stated he expects to see <br /> the other property owners whose fences are in violation will be cited within the next week. Hollander <br /> stated the fences depicted in his photographs are not 42 inches tall and have not been cited by the City. <br /> Hollander stated his affidavit is part of the legal record of tonight's hearing and that he has enough <br /> information to win a lawsuit against the City. Hollander indicated he is tired and has to leave. <br /> PAGE 27 : <br />