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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,October 21,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> were directed to revise the drainage plan and yet be respectful of the City's desire for a natural, <br /> unchanged shoreline. <br /> The Consulting City Engineer and Staff met with the applicant and homeowner on site to work towards a <br /> solution. Alternatives were discussed for the shoreline and the results of that discussion are depicted on <br /> the overhead. The revised proposed grading within the 75-foot setback takes into account the <br /> preservation requirements within the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. In addition, Staff believes <br /> the proposed stair system within the 75-foot area has been revised to better allow for vegetative screening <br /> and will have little impact on the surrounding lands. <br /> The applicant has revised his plan to take advantage of the natural slope,which also allows screening to <br /> help mitigate the view from the lake.The stairway is in approximately the same spot. The proposed <br /> hardcover for the entire site will be 19 percent where 25 percent is allowed. The applicants' revised <br /> proposal results in 209 square feet of hardcover within the 75-foot zone. The existing staircase will be <br /> removed that is located within the City's right-of-way. The new stairway will be located in <br /> approximately the same area but will be located entirely on the applicant's property. <br /> Due to the stair design being set into the existing slope and to avoid additional grading, it exceeds the <br /> maximum allowable hardcover and cannot be approved administratively. The existing vegetation of the <br /> new stair, and if it is deemed necessary,the applicant should provide a plan to screen the stair with <br /> additional vegetation. Staff is not sure whether that is needed based on what is on site currently <br /> Staff finds that the revised grading plan achieves the goal of positive drainage away from the home and <br /> yet preserves the slope consistent with the City's goals. The Consulting City Engineer has reviewed and <br /> approved the most recent plan. <br /> Staff recommends approval. Curtis noted a cross-section has been provided illustrating the slope as <br /> requested. <br /> Lin Yan stated he does not have anything to add to Staff's report. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated she has no issues with the revised plan. <br /> McGrann commented the plan makes sense. <br /> Schwingler moved,McGrann seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 13-3623, <br /> Clairson Dutra on behalf of Lin Yan, 1330 Cherry Place,granting of a conditional use permit and <br /> variance. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> Page 11 of 42 <br />