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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 15,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Thiesse indicated he did see that there was some mild erosion but that the majority of the dirt was <br /> retained. <br /> Miller asked what will happen to the water that was collected in the foundation. <br /> Curtis stated she is not sure whether this is the venue for that discussion. <br /> Miller stated part of his concern is the consideration of the property for additional hardcover. Miller <br /> asked what has changed on the property. Miller asked if the property has a requirement on what can be <br /> used for hardcover. <br /> Curtis stated the hardcover on the lot is restricted and that the applicant is asking for additional hardcover <br /> within the 0-75 foot zone. The applicant is not requesting any hardcover over the amount allowed on the <br /> site and are, in fact,well below the amount of hardcover that would be allowed. <br /> Miller asked what has changed about the property. Miller noted what has changed about the property is a <br /> big hole and construction going on but the shoreline has not changed. The homeowner bought the <br /> property knowing that that was their shoreline and their access. Miller asked why the applicants are <br /> asking for additional hardcover within the 0-75 foot setback. <br /> Curtis stated they are requesting 142 additional square feet. Curtis pointed out the applicants are allowed <br /> to replace the existing stairs in kind and to have a stairway down to the lake. Submitting an application to <br /> the City is the process by which the property owner can ask for consideration to construct the stairs they <br /> are proposing. The applicant is proposing a stair that is set in the grade and screened from the lake, which <br /> is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Miller asked what type of consideration has been given to the property and to the construction. Miller <br /> noted the applicant is asking for additional consideration. <br /> Curtis indicated she does not understand Mr. Miller's comments. Curtis noted the applicant is not <br /> requesting any variances or special approvals as part of the conditional use permit. Curtis stated if there <br /> is an issue with construction, erosion or something else on the site, Staff would look into that. <br /> Miller stated there is a lack of consideration and yet they are asking for additional hardcover. Miller <br /> stated in his view there has been a lack of consideration with respect to the construction. <br /> Curtis asked if Mr.Miller has specific concerns regarding the application tonight. <br /> Miller stated he is concerned because in his view there has been a lack of consideration with the <br /> construction and that he is wondering what additional consideration should be given in light of the work <br /> being done in the 0-75 foot zone and the request for the additional hardcover over what is currently there. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the City's code allows the property owners to rebuild the stairs in kind. The applicant <br /> has chosen to rebuild the stairs versus remodeling them. The question before the Planning Commission <br /> tonight is whether the staircase they are proposing is reasonable and whether the staircase is allowable <br /> under the City's code. Schoenzeit noted the City does allow a staircase in the 0-75 foot zone for access to <br /> the lake. The applicant has chosen to rebuild it rather than remodel it,which is allowed. <br /> Page 4 of 23 <br />