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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13,1997 ( #9 - #2295 Conley Brooks Jr. - Continued) Mitchell said the applicant would like the eastern portion of the fence to be in front of the tree line. Goetten asked if trees would have to be removed to place the fence. Brooks said some small scrub trees would be removed but none larger than 6" in diameter. Mitchell said the taller trees would remain and shrubbery added. Robert Floyd said he tried planting hedges but people still trespassed and the hedges were flattened by snowplows. Floyd said parking is a problem and vegetation is trampled requiring continuous repair. Floyd said his fence has also been damaged and believes a low fence would not be an impediment. Jabbour asked Floyd how he would feel about seeing a long 6' high fence along the road by the Arcola Bridge. Floyd said the only property affected by the proposed fence would be the Lowry property. They have thick vegetation and no lake view through that section. He feels there is a need to maintain views along CoRd 15 but not in this application. Jerry McCourtney, 1055 Ferndale, said he has lived in his home for 16 years. While he personally is not present during the winter months, he indicated Mr. Skarp kept a close is watch over the area. He feels a fence would be a detriment to those who attempt to enter the area. He indicated he was a victim of a snowmobile robbery and protection is required. 0 Jabbour informed him that he disagreed. He did not believe a fence would prevent a snowmobile from entering the property elsewhere if so desired. Jabbour thought boulders would be more of a deterrent. Jabbour said he feels Brooks ability to use his property allows him the right to a fence but not for the purpose of eliminating snowmobilers or fish houses from being moved along the area. Jabbour questioned whether the docks are encroaching the right -of -way. Goetten said she prefers to see open spaces. She is concerned with fencing in the City noting only so many precautions can be taken. Flint was informed that the fence height allowed of 3 -1/2' would apply if the fence was located within the Brooks property as well. Any fence outside the 0 -75' is limited to 3- 1/2'. There is nothing allowed in the front yard unless along a County road where 6' fence would be allowed. Jabbour said he would support a 3 -1/2' fence within the right -of -way. I1