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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, June 20, 2016 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br /> Page 5 <br /> <br />delineation and that this application does not trigger the Watershed District’s wetland delineation <br />requirements. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated while the general public may have access to specific parts of the City’s data, it would be <br />unusual to exempt them from doing a wetland delineation based on using that data. <br /> <br />Lemke commented the City is exempting themselves and that he agrees with Mr. Schoenzeit’s comments. <br /> <br />Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. Thiesse noted this request is for a variance to allow <br />a fence and not about the merits or needs of a dog park. <br /> <br />Dianna Milianta, 3515 Sixth Avenue North, stated she does not repeat a lot of what she said at the City <br />Council meeting and that she will summarize some of what she said. Milianta stated the intent of the park <br />was to be left as a wildlife park per the wishes of Susan Lurton. Milianta stated the placement of the <br />fence will make it difficult for wildlife to travel freely through the park. Milianta noted the fence is still <br />within 150 feet of the lake as well as being close to the residential properties. Milianta pointed out the <br />150-foot line. Milianta stated she would suggest moving a portion of the fence back since it would leave <br />access to the lake open for the wildlife. <br /> <br />Milianta stated the other item she would like to discuss is the practical difficulties document. Item No. 3 <br />states the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Milianta stated if you <br />take that very literally, the fence is intended to blend into the environment, but it should not be taken out <br />of context. Milianta noted the fence will hold dogs in and the dogs will alter the essential character of the <br />locality. Milianta stated the fence and the dogs together will really change the character of the locality <br />around the lake and around that corner. <br /> <br />Milianta stated the fence and the dogs will impact the value of their property. Milianta noted they have a <br />very nice horse barn and that there will be problems with the noise and having the dogs that close. <br />Milianta stated moving the fence down will still give a lot of space for the dogs and provide enough space <br />between the dogs and the horses. <br />