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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, March 18, 2019 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ The Commission should review the plans regarding the rear yard setback. The applicant did receive a supportive comment from the neighbor to the east. The aerial photo reflects a play structure that is no longer there but the shed is still there. Curtis displayed the first floor and second floor house plans and elevation views. The plans would be adjusted in conformance with the architect’s notes and building official’s comments. Thiesse asked if the applicant will obtain an easement or a permit for the grading. Curtis indicated the applicant will need to obtain that permitting but she is not aware if an easement is required. Thiesse noted Staff has recommended personal access around the building. Curtis stated that was to alleviate Staff’s concerns with maintaining the structure. Curtis noted this is not the only tight setback that exists in this area. Libby asked for clarification on the location of the shed. Curtis indicated it is located entirely within the Rail Authority’s property and the shed is not in a highly observed area. There are also a number of other encroachments on the Rail Authority’s property by other property owners. Landgraver noted the neighbors are essentially in the same position with the tight setbacks. Curtis displayed an aerial photograph of the area. Landgraver commented those tight setbacks are critical to his interpretation of this request. Libby noted the City Engineer’s comments make it fairly clear that if any excavation needs to be done, it would require written permission from the Rail Authority. Libby suggested the homeowner do some due diligence on how that encroachment may impact their title in reselling the property. Lemke asked if there is a jog in the property line. Curtis indicated she does not know why it is that way but that there are several jogs in that area that do not make a lot of sense. Lemke stated he was wondering whether that was purchased from the Rail Authority at some point. Julie Lensing, Applicant, stated she appreciates the opportunity to speak about what she would like to do. Lensing indicated she also was curious about the jog in the property line and she was told that many years ago the Rail Authority offered the residents the opportunity to purchase some of the land, which is why that is a funny shape. Lemke asked if that is still available.