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CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 15,2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. complement the neighborhood with the proposed improvements. Peterson indicated they are willing to do a significant amount of water mitigation and reduce the hardcover from 34 percent down to 28 percent. Thiesse noted Staff has recommended denial of the deck and the setback. Peterson indicated he is aware of that and that they are looking for a way to get the stairs down the side of the deck. Peterson stated if there is not an option available, then they might not be able to have stairs on the deck. In regards to the denial on the hardcover, Peterson noted there are a number of water mitigation measures that are being proposed. Peterson stated on the west side of the property there was some drain tile installed, which is not draining properly and results in water going into the garage. Peterson stated they are looking to significantly improve the drain tile and have proper water mitigation on both the west and east side. The runoff is going into the neighbor's property currently and they are hoping to improve that. Peterson noted this is a narrow lot and is 40 feet wide, which presents a lot of challenges. Peterson stated he is grateful the neighbors are willing to work with them on the drainage. Peterson stated the water mitigation they are proposing and removal of the hardcover in the 75 -foot zone is why they are asking for a little bit more on the deck. Thiesse asked why there is a jog in the 75 -foot setback line. Peterson stated the surveyor has verified that that is the correct setback and that the shoreline jogs in that area. Peterson commented they are really looking forward to being part of the community. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:53 p.m. There were no public comments on this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 8:53 p.m.