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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 19,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> proposed residence will not be out of character with other homes in the neighborhood. Gaffron noted the <br /> proposed garage will be approximately one foot higher to alleviate the drainage concerns. <br /> Staff also recommends approval of a conditional use permit and variance for grading/excavation/fill <br /> within the 0-75 foot zone subject to a final grading and drainage plan that addresses any concerns of the <br /> City Engineer regarding slope stability and retaining wall design; subject to adherence to the City's <br /> erosion control regulations as well as the permitting requirements of the MCWD. Timely re-vegetation <br /> and stabilization will be a requirement of the permitting process. <br /> The applicants will also be required to take all necessary precautions to ensure that the mature oak and <br /> ash trees within the 0-75 foot setback zone are not affected by construction. In addition,the applicants <br /> should be aware of street and shared driveway parking and access limitations during the construction <br /> process. Gaffron stated approval should be subject to all recommendations of the Consulting City <br /> Engineer. <br /> Leskinen asked if the shed is included in the hardcover and structural calculations. <br /> Gaffron stated to his knowledge it is. <br /> Leskinen asked if the removal of the underground garage will result in an open parking area to the depth <br /> of what the current garage is. <br /> Gaffron stated to his understanding the applicants will be removing approximately half of the <br /> underground garage area, which extends close to 20 feet, and put a retaining wall with fill in that area. <br /> McGrann asked if that will result in a reduction in hardcover. <br /> Gaffron stated there is always a question of whether the portion of the garage located underground should <br /> be considered hardcover. The proposed driveway consists of 32 square feet and the parking area is 279 <br /> square feet, which equates to approximately 15' x 20'. Gaffron stated in the proposed hardcover <br /> calculations,the applicants are excluding the portion of the garage that will be filled in. <br /> Thiesse asked if the intent is to remove the whole front garage and build new retaining walls. <br /> Gaffron stated it appears the side walls are intended to remain and the proposed wall is depicted by the <br /> dashed lines on the overhead. <br /> Thiesse stated the applicant should take into consideration that when the top deck of the garage is <br /> removed, a retaining wall will likely be needed. <br /> Gaffron stated once you change the nature of that area,there will be approximately a 10-foot drop and <br /> will likely require some type of railing for safety reasons. <br /> Leskinen asked if the ability to rebuild in-kind includes accessory structures. <br /> Gaffron indicated it does. <br /> Lemke asked if the underground garage is included in the hardcover calculations. <br /> Page 3 of 31 <br />