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0 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 10, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Jeffrey Johnson suggested since the Council will be appointing new members, this would be an opportune time to establish a joint session with the Planning Commission. Mayor Callahan thanked him for his past service. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( #4) #1806 JON & SHIRLEY BILLIGMEIER, 2935 FARVIEW LANE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION #3272 Mr. and Mrs. Billigmeier were present. Mabusth explained the applicants seek a setback variance for a • proposed accessory structure (tennis court) which is required to be placed behind the front line of the existing residence and maintain a 50' setback. The tennis court is proposed at a 17' setback because if the structure was moved to the south, the topography is very steep and several mature trees would have to be removed that now provide a natural buffer. The tennis court will meet the required side setback of 30'. Approval is conditioned upon the septic system being staked prior to construction. There will be a 6' high retaining wall to support the base of the tennis court. Goetten questioned whether the setback from the septic system could be met. Mabusth stated the tennis court will meet the 20' setback from the septic system and that is why the retaining wall is to be installed to allow for drainage to flow away from the septic system. Goetten clarified that the only real concern is the placement of the tennis court in the front yard. Mabusth noted in the entire development, there never has been an accessory structure placed in the front yard, but with the natural screening in the area and the curve of the road, the tennis court will not be that noticeable. She noted several of the neighbors • appeared at the Planning Commission meeting in support of the project. 2