10-16-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 16, 1995 0 ( #9 - #2066 Robert and Iris Waade - Continued) Schroeder noted that the proposal was an improvement, but asked what it would take to reduce the lot coverage down to 15 %, or a 100 s.f. reduction. The applicant responded that it would be difficult to condense the plan any further and still maintain a decent floor plan. There were no public comments. Hawn moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2066 subject to Staff recommendations with removal of the excess bituminous material in the yard, protection of the septic system, removal of hardcover as noted, and an inspection of hardcover removals prior to pouring of the footings. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Peterson, who acknowledge the applicant's attempt to reduce hardcover but was of the feeling it was still too ambitious a proposal for the lot. ( #10) #2074 JOHN AND KRISTEN GEHRING, 1687 CONCORDIA STREET - VARIANCES - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING 7:10 -7:40 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. • The applicants were present. The application consists of two parts. Mabusth reported that the first part involves a conditional use permit and variance to install 2' timber wall along the Lakeshore bank. Ice movement in early spring has created problems along this shoreline. The wall is similar to the wail on the Palm property to the north. The Engineer has reviewed the application. Staff is of the opinion that the wall is not a permanent solution to the erosion problem and has encouraged the applicants to consider rip rap. The applicants do not wish to lose their sandy beach, which would occur if rip rap was installed. There is no room to alter the bank itself with only 41' to the residence from the Lakeshore. Staff said the wall will work but not permanently. Mabusth reported that the second part of the application is for the installation of a 25'x30' detached garage located in the street yard of the property. The garage would meet the 10' side setback. The doors of the garage would open to the street. The garage would be placed 51' from Concordia, where 30' is required. Mabusth said thatthere is concern with the flood plain being encroached by the structure. The majority of drainage in the Concordia neighborhood drains to this area and includes the Palm property. Runoff flows eventually to West Arm. The applicant confirmed with a new survey that the flood plain is encroached by at least half of the structure. The Palm's garage would be flooded if compensatory or matching excavations are not completed. If this is true, permits would be required from both the Corp of Engineers and the Watershed. 13