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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 21, 1995 (910 - #2049 Fred Guttormson & Chic Dwight - Continued) The applicants were present. Gaffron reported the application was to replace an existing deck, along with the construction of a screened porch under the deck. A walkout area would also be excavated from what is now a split entry area. The existing deck is in poor condition. Replacement would be done of the total foundation as footings have been found to depths less than the frost line. This would all occur within the 0-75' setback area and require hardcover and average lakeshore setback variances. The residence is 42'from the lake, and the 8x24' deck would be located 34'from the lake. Drainage on the property comes from the mature trees toward the proposed screen porch area. It is questioned whether this could be flattened out, retaining walls about 1' in height be constructed, or ground cover established to aid the drainage. A letter from the DNR was read into the minutes recommending denial of the application based on the existing house being within 75' of the lake and proposed porch and deck increasing the nonconformity of the house. The porch and deck would also be within the 37.5' shore impact zone. Gafiron noted that the hardcover would be at 8.48%, resulting in a minimum increase in the hardcover from existing. It would, however, lend more permanency. Two buildings have been removed as well as an 8'gravel driveway located in the 0-75' zone, which has not been revegetated. New gravel has been placed for the loop driveway. The applicant said the property was overgrown and buildings were found to be deteriorated. There is a tank on the property but the reason for it is unknown. During clean up, the driveway to the lake was discovered. Two 20-yard dumpsters were used to remove debris from the yard and house. An outhouse sized building still exists by the lakeside. Peterson said the application has several issues. He felt the filling on the top dressing down to the lake should meet approval. The accessory structure to the south should be removed. It was felt the retaining walls would create problems and not solve any. The applicant said she has seeded three times and erosion has washed it out. It is so shaded that sod will not grow and thought a wall would help. It is the applicant's desire to keep the property natural. Peterson felt the sliding doors would meet his approval but found the deck and screened porch were issues needing discussion. I3