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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 /> to City Staff conducting a pre-inspection and post-inspection of the roadway. The applicant will <br /> also be required to take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the mature oak and ash trees <br /> within the 0-75-foot setback zone are not affected by construction,and in the event the trees are <br /> either removed or die as a result of the construction,the applicants will be required to plant a <br /> replacement tree. <br /> Leskinen asked if the applicant is clear on what the motion is with respect to the shed and the garage. <br /> Ciliberto indicated she understands the motion. Ciliberto asked if she could leave the shed where it is. <br /> Leskinen indicated it would need to be moved to a conforming location or removed. <br /> Ciliberto stated they would like the shed be conforming; but if it is not,they would likely go forward <br /> without it. <br /> Thiesse asked if any additional engineering information should be submitted regarding the retaining <br /> walls. <br /> Leskinen noted that was covered under the City Engineer's comments. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 3. #14-3665 GLADYS McCLENDON ON BEHALF OF ORONO WOODLANDS,INC.,2100 <br /> SIXTH AVENUE NORTH,VARIANCE,7:28 P.M.—7:31 P.M. <br /> Gladys McClendon, Applicant, was present. <br /> Leskinen noted this application is pretty straight forward and asked whether the Planning Commission <br /> would like to hear Staff's report. <br /> Landgraver stated this is a very reasonable application and that Staff's recommendations are appropriate. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to forego Staff's formal report. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. <br /> Mark Wolf, 2670 Kelley Parkway, stated he is supportive of Orono Woodlands and that he would support <br /> this application. <br /> Gladys McClendon, Applicant, stated she is the Administrator at Orono Woodlands and that her goal is to <br /> construct an attached garage for the residents for safety reasons. McClendon stated the residents currently <br /> have to walk outside to access the garage and in the winter there are snow and ice concerns. McClendon <br /> stated she represents six clients who are in need of this attached garage. <br /> Debra Bowerman, Business Manager of Orono Woodlands, stated the garage is needed by the residents <br /> for their safety. Bowerman noted that the area between the house and the garage will be an enclosed <br /> breezeway and not an open breezeway. <br /> Page 9 of 31 <br />