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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 12, 1985. PAGE 8 <br /> �944 LEAR <br /> continued <br /> City Administrator Bernhardson explained the applicant' s <br /> request for an after-the-fact variance for a landscaping <br /> fence placed 2 ' from right-of-way. <br /> Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that the fence is 40 ' in <br /> length and 6 ' high and creates no hazards or view problems. <br /> Mabusth referred to Mr. Lear' s letter which listed many <br /> reasons for the fence, among them, the fence acts as a <br /> deterrent for children and pets running out into the street <br /> and blocking the view of an unkept park. <br /> Mr. Lear submitted some pictures of the fence and area for the <br /> Council to review. <br /> Mayor Butler stated that the unkept park across the street in <br /> in that condition due to the conditions made when the park was <br /> donated to the City. Mayor Butler felt that the answer to Mr. <br /> Lear' s problemwith the fence would be cut of the top 2-1/2 ' of <br /> the fence to conform with the ordinance. <br /> Mr. Lear stated that his intent was to use the area for his <br /> kids soccer play and that a 6 ' fence acts as more of a safety <br /> deterrent than a 3-1/2 ' fence. Mr. Lear feels there is a <br /> traffic problem in that area. <br /> Mr. Robert Swanson indicated his confusion as to why a 6 ' <br /> fence is not allowed but a 6 ' hedge of bushes is allowed. He <br /> also felt that the fence was aesthetically a plus. <br /> Councilmember Frahm stated that by allowing the applicant to <br /> retain his 6 ' fence would be setting a precedent for the <br /> entire neighborhood wanting 6 ' fences . <br /> Mr. Lear stated that he felt the fence would also deter the <br /> vandalism that he has been recently incurring. <br /> It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember <br /> Adams, to instruct staff to draft a resolution indicating <br /> denial of the request due to no pertinent hardship. Motion, <br /> Ayes (3 ) , Nays ( 0 ) . <br /> Mr. Lear voiced his disappointment, and felt he wanted to <br /> pursue this matter possibly through the media. <br /> #897 CHUCR & JANET PETERSON* <br /> 825 OLD LONG LAKE ROAD <br /> FINAL SOBDIVISION � <br /> RESOLUTION #1825 � <br /> It was moved by Councilmember Adams , seconded by <br /> Councilmember Frahm, to adopt Resolution #1825Approving the <br /> Plat of Club House Turn, per staff ' s recommendation. <br /> Motion, Ayes ( 3 ) , Nays (0 ) . ! <br /> � <br /> I <br /> I <br />