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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD <br />MAY 8, 1996 <br />Mr. Dorschner stated that the fence is no longer there. In talking with other neighbors <br />who have had surveys done, he was told that many of them found their property lines <br />were off by two or three feet. <br />Mr. Robinson noted that in the past farmers put fences where they thought the property <br />lines were, and those estimated property lines were accepted for many years. He asked if <br />the pins on the corners can be located. <br />Mr. Dorschner stated that he could not find them on the west side. There appeared to be a <br />stake in the northeast corner which is the only one he found. <br />Mr. Herr asked if Mr. Dorschner measured his property when he found the pin. <br />Mr. Dorschner stated that he never had a reason to look for the corner stakes because of <br />the size of his property. <br />Ms. Wyland noted that the present surveys did not locate any existing stakes. <br />Chair Schaps asked how Mr. Dorschner knew where to place the fence. <br />Mr. Dorschner stated that he estimated and thought he was well within his lot line. There <br />is asphalt in front of the garage, but the rest of the driveway is gravel. He jogged the <br />fence to keep kids from playing in the gravel. <br />Mr. Robinson asked Mr. Dorschner where, the entrance to the garage would be if it had to <br />be reconstructed. <br />Mr. Dorschner stated that if the garage were rebuilt, access would be on the south side. <br />While that would be a solution, he stated that he cannot afford to have the work done. <br />Also, several trees would have to be removed and new blacktop put down. He would not <br />be able to get his boat to the back yard using the other driveway which is curved. <br />Mr. Robinson asked if Mr. Dorschner carries title insurance. <br />Mr. Dorschner answered that he does, but it has not helped because there is no survey. <br />He was not told at his closing that a survey was needed by the title insurance company. <br />Chair Schaps asked if Mr. Dorschner has sought an opinion on the matter from an <br />attorney. <br />Mr. Dorschner answered that he has not seen an attorney. This is the first home he has <br />purchased and was unfamiliar with the process. <br />Chair Schaps asked if the corner house of Mr. Uhde's development would need further <br />variances if the sale of 10 feet to Mr. Dorschner is approved. <br />5 <br />