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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 19,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Greg Hueler noted they also did not oppose the subdivision because it was conforming. <br /> Kelly Hueler commented the rules should apply equally to everyone and that they should be able to rely <br /> on that Hueler noted they also have concerns about the proposal as it relates to the potential for runoff <br /> and that there is a drainage system between the two houses. Hueler stated she is not exactly sure who is <br /> in control of what but that there is a tremendous amount of water that needs to be dealt with and <br /> addressed when the lot is finalized or when a building permit is applied for. <br /> Paul Vogstrom stated he did work with the Huelers in the past and that they all met on the property prior <br /> to designing the lot. Vogstrom noted they have the right to be able to subdivide the property and have a <br /> cul-de-sac,which is something the Huelers opposed. That request was respected and the proposal does <br /> not include a cul-de-sac. <br /> Vogstrom indicated he walked the site with the Huelers and identified where they should locate the new <br /> house at the time when the original house existed on the property. Vogstrom stated he suggested moving <br /> the house back slightly to improve the Huelers' line of sight and that he lined it up with their property so <br /> it would work for everybody. Following that meeting,they then went through the process of a sketch <br /> plan and a formal application. The Huelers were worried about the driveway and so changes were made <br /> to that. Vogstrom indicated they went through a lot more work in an attempt to satisfy the Huelers and <br /> that they could have done it a different way which would have made it a lot easier. <br /> Vogstrom stated they tore the house down because they felt they were doing the right thing by helping to <br /> save the Huelers' view. In addition, a willow tree was removed and the house was pushed back. If the <br /> house is placed further back on the lot, it will block the Huelers' view from their front yard, and by <br /> pushing the house forward,that helps protect some of the sightlines. Vogstrom stated he tried to reach an <br /> agreement on the outlot and that he created a lot of different designs for the Huelers. Vogstrom <br /> commented he is upset because the Huelers are not telling the full story and that they have tried to work <br /> with everybody in the City. <br /> Vogstrom stated the variance makes sense and works for the neighbors. <br /> Eric Vogstrom,2710 Pence, stated when they appeared here previously,the average lakeshore setback <br /> line was in a different location. <br /> Curtis stated the previous surveyor did not have it correct. Curtis pointed out where the line of sight was <br /> depicted originally and noted that the additional piece or bump-out was added to the house. <br /> Eric Vogstrom stated the Planning Commission recommended that they soften the impact and show some <br /> flexibility. Mr. Hueler wanted to keep his side view and they also had a willow tree that they took down. <br /> Vogstrom stated they listened to the feedback,which is why it was designed this way and that the window <br /> that is blocked is the view from the master bedroom closest. <br /> Curtis stated she did not move the setback line but clarified it at the City Council meeting because it was <br /> located incorrectly by a previous surveyor. <br /> Eric Vogstrom stated at the last two meetings the setback was shown in a different location and the only <br /> time it moved to the present spot was when they went to the City Council. Vogstrom stated they <br /> Page 3 of 13 <br />