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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 9, 1987 <br />- 'NNING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: <br />#643 BRUCE CURTISS <br />1920 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD <br />CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE APPLICATION <br />Bruce and Camille Curtiss were present for this matter. <br />City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed the pertinent <br />issues as follows: <br />1. A 6' privacy fence has been erected on the street <br />side of the lakeshore lot. The fence is considered <br />a hazard in its present location and a portion has <br />been erected -in the City right -of -way. <br />2. Violation of conditions of approval of variances <br />approved in September 1981 in that the applicant <br />failed to provide a required turnaround. <br />Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained the proposed <br />turnaround location on the south noting that a mature <br />tree and power pole limits the turnaround being located <br />to the north. <br />Camille Curtiss did not feel locating a turnaround <br />within their front yard was feasible noting it would not <br />be useable for the car parked in the right hand garage <br />stall. <br />Councilmember Peterson concurred that she could not <br />maneuver her truck in the driveway. <br />Councilmember Goetten felt the 6' fence created a visual <br />safety hazard. <br />Mayor Grabek stated he understood the problems with <br />having a turnaround in the front yard and the small area <br />for maneuvering. He felt the major issue was the fence. <br />Camille Curtiss felt the hardship was having no back <br />yard and the need for a private safe place for family <br />recreation. <br />Councilmember Peterson inquired as to the feasible <br />installation of a mirror for safe access onto Fagerness <br />Point Road. <br />Dave Slavik, neighbor across the street, stated a mirror <br />could be installed on his property. He felt the 6' <br />fence should be allowed because a 3 -1/2' fence is a <br />safety hazard for climbing children. <br />2 <br />