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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 /> and install two separate stair segments and retaining walls around the boathouse. The applicant is also <br /> proposing a landscape plan to screen the walls and the stairs. <br /> Including the boathouse,the applicant's current plan reflects a variance to allow 703 square feet of <br /> hardcover within the 75-foot setback zone where hardcover is normally not allowed. A conditional use <br /> permit is required prior to engaging in the activities,which include fill to elevate or alter the natural <br /> grade. <br /> With regard to this application, several of the criteria are applicable. The conditional use permit and <br /> hardcover variance requested within 75 feet of the lake appears to be reasonable. The landscape plan <br /> provides screening of the hardcover improvements and the hardcover reductions are consistent with the <br /> City's goal to reduce hardcover near the lake. The reductions result from removal of a retaining wall and <br /> a large concrete sidewalk that extends room the existing home almost to the lake. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and hardcover variance for the work <br /> within the 0-75 foot zone including the walls, grading, and stairs. <br /> Leskinen asked whether there is a sidewalk from the new home being proposed. <br /> Curtis indicated there is not but that there is a retaining wall that wraps around which stops at the 75-foot <br /> setback. There is also grading proposed in that area. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated she did visit the site and in her view the proposal will be an improvement. Leskinen <br /> stated she does not have any issues with the application and that the request is reasonable. <br /> Thiesse and McGrann indicated they are in agreement with Chair Leskinen. <br /> Leskinen moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 13-3634, <br /> Stonewood,LLC,on behalf of James O'Rourke,3227 Casco Circle,granting of a conditional use <br /> permit and hardcover variance for the work within the 0-75 foot zone,including the walls, grading <br /> and stairs. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 7. #13-3635 DALE PETERSON AND GAIL LEDSTROM,3515 AND 3465 SIXTH AVENUE <br /> NORTH,VACATION OF ROCKY KNOLL DRIVE,8:16 p.m.—8:21 P.M. <br /> Dale Peterson and Gail Ledstrom, Applicants,were present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting vacation of the undeveloped road. In 1971,the property known <br /> today as 3465 Sixth Avenue became the plat of Rocky Knoll. This plat created the 50-foot right-of-way <br /> for Rocky Knoll Drive. The property is located on the east side of Rocky Knoll Drive. <br /> Page 18 of 42 <br />