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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,Apri115,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron stated a person has a right to remove branches that overhang your properly. A person does not <br /> have the right to go on the neighbor's side,but you can remove what is hanging over on your property. <br /> The City has not limited people from planting what they want as a natural border but it can become an <br /> issue. Gaffron noted arborvitae or other natural vegetation can grow to be higher than a three or six foot <br /> fence. <br /> Lemke asked whether there have been any issues with underground electric dog fences. <br /> Gaffron indicated he is not aware of any situation like that that has become a problem. <br /> Gaffron noted signage is already covered under a different section and that he does not envision the need <br /> to add any further language to the code. <br /> Gaffron stated flagpoles has been added, subject to the accessory structure location requirements of the <br /> zoning chapter, but it does not establish setbacks equivalent to its height. Gaffron asked whether the <br /> words `and height' be added after location? Gaffron stated the height restriction could be 30 feet or no <br /> higher than the residence. <br /> Landgraver commented it would make sense to have a height restriction on poles, especially on small lots. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that there should be a height restriction on poles. <br /> Gaffron stated compost structures and firewooii piles has been added. Gaffron stated the issue is whether <br /> the following language should be added: `subject to the accessory structure location requirements of this <br /> Chapter,' but that it may be perceived that a firewood pile is a use and not a structure. <br /> Landgraver stated he originally was leaning towards placing some parameters on those items but in the <br /> interests of moving this forward,he would probably leave it as is. <br /> Gaffron noted home occupations and roadside stands are already covered in the code. <br /> Gaffron stated the"storage of recreational vehicles"has been added, subject to the existing listed code <br /> provisions. Ice fishing houses and similar structures equipped with wheels are listed as being a <br /> recreational vehicle, and a structure, when not on wheels,are subject to either the pertinent vehicle <br /> storage or structure location standards. <br /> "Garage sales"and the like have been added and are limited to two sales per year of four days duration <br /> each; and sale of"personal or recreational vehicles and equipment"has been added, limited to two items <br /> per year and cannot be parked in the right-of-way,boulevard or front yard but must be in driveway. <br /> "Laundry drying equipment"has been added. The Planning Commission should decide whether to add � <br /> the language, "subject to the accessory structure location requirements of this chapter." This language <br /> would solidify that it is an accessory structure and needs to meet setback requirements. <br /> Leskinen stated she would be very hesitant to regulate clotheslines any more than saying it is an allowed <br /> use. Leskinen asked if it has ever been an issue in the past. <br /> Page 18 of 26 <br />