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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD ON JANUARY 18, 1994 <br />(#7) #1899 DONALD AND CAROLYN UDELL, 1210 LOMA LINDA AVENUE - <br />VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING <br />Planning and Zoning Administrator Mabusth reviewed the staff report. Donald Udell stated <br />that the well was still in the same location and they used it, which prohibited expansion in <br />that direction. He reviewed the proposed addition and discussed possibilities for hardcover <br />removal. He noted they use the small storage shed to store gasoline as they don't like to <br />store gas in the garage. He noted several areas where he could remove some hardcover. <br />Commissioner Nolan stated he had counted 12 garage stalls and there were other vehicles <br />stored in the yard. He noted that since there did not appear to be any shortage of storage <br />space, that some of the boats and other equipment should be stored inside. Commissioner <br />Smith stated the large boat on the property should be stored off -site as it was illegal to have <br />it where it was. Mr. Udell commented there were many similar boats stored in a similar <br />manner in the area. He stated that the two trailers won't fit into the garage. <br />Discussion ensued and it was commented that while the Commission understood the outside <br />storage problems, the ordinance was still enforceable when applications were submitted for <br />review and approval. Scott Udell, the applicant's son, stated that the trailers will not fit into <br />the garages; however, there were possibilities for storing some of the other boats and <br />equipment inside. Exterior storage on the site was discussed. <br />Commissioner L Lindquist inquired about the amount of hardcover which could be removed. <br />Mr. Udell responded that the shed was 96 square feet, and while he would like to keep it, he <br />would remove it if necessary. He described an area of hardcover which had been installed <br />on the site due to water problems. Carolyn Udell explained their attempts to reduce erosion <br />along the house because the topography in the area creates drainage problems for them. She <br />explained the location of the rock and fabric, and noted that since it had been installed two <br />years ago they had not had the water problems. She was concerned about them reoccurring <br />if the Commission were to require its removal. <br />Discussion ensued regarding drainage concerns and possible means of reducing the amount of <br />hardcover in the 75 -250 area. Mr. Udell stated he was willing to remove the large shed, and <br />would move the smaller shed into the 250 -500 area. Commissioner Nolan commented he felt <br />there was an excessive amount of exterior storage on the site and he requested that the yard <br />be cleaned up and things put away inside. <br />Chairman Schroeder stated he was willing to recommend approval of the application subject <br />to removal of the two sheds and the hardcover and he felt the boat should be relocated on the <br />property and the items stored outside should be moved inside. Mr. Udell asked if he could <br />fence the area behind the large garage and store the speed boat there. The Commission felt <br />that the upper story of the garage would provide some screening for it and it might provide a <br />solution. <br />i <br />