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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 <br />0 (#4 - #2159 James and Joann Jundt - Continued) <br />Mrs. Jundt said the intent was non - structural in regards to the boathouse and repair only <br />would be done due to a hole in the roof from a large tree branch that fell on it this past <br />year. Lindquist asked Mrs. Jundt if she had a problem with the total removal of the <br />boathouse. Jundt said she would be reluctant to remove the boathouse due to its historical <br />significance. Gaffron said caution would need to be taken regarding a repair permit for <br />the 1930's boathouse with the value versus the cost of repair. Smith clarified that the <br />boathouse would not be deleted from the application, and there were no plans to remove <br />the boathouse from the property. Gaffron informed the Commission that the City would <br />have to review the repairs proposed. <br />Jundt questioned why there was a concern when only repairs were planned. She was <br />informed that structural repairs cannot exceed 50% of the value of the boathouse when <br />ordinances made such structures nonconforming' in 1975. Mabusth said she spoke with <br />Jundt's attorney, Tom Crosby, who noted the cement piers, which are part of its <br />construction and were found to be in good condition. He was informed that additional <br />information would be required if the integrity of the foundation was questioned. A <br />window will be added but the roof slope would remain the same. Jundt said she <br />understood the concern when asked by Lindquist. Lindquist clarified that if any repairs <br />exceed 50% of the value, the code requires the boathouse to be removed. It was <br />40 determined that more information would be required before this issue could be resolved. <br />Gaffron reported that the proposal includes improvements east of the main house to the <br />underground grotto, a retaining wall, and repair of the stairways. One set of stairways has <br />a gap which will be connected. This stairway is located 5 -10' from the shoreline. Another <br />centrally located stairway will be repaired and restored. The retaining wall will be repaired <br />along with the grotto. Gaffron said the existing 4 walkways extend 650' in distance and <br />questioned whether there were more than enough stairways. He noted the code allows for <br />stairs to the lake but does not mention how many sets of stairs per property. <br />The improvements to the grotto will consist of cosmetic changes with the addition of a <br />stucco interior wall and ceiling panels, addition of a decorative light, restoration of <br />existing wood doors, and restoration of the existing stone retaining wall. Gaffron noted <br />that since the grotto was underground, it is not considered hardcover. The hardcover <br />calculations are at 0.7% in the 0 -75' setback with the exclusion of the hardcover in the <br />public right -of -way. Additional hardcover of about 1% is proposed in the submitted <br />calculations in the patio and deck area but no specifics are provided and will need <br />clarification. Mrs. Jundt said restoration was only planned at this time, no additions. <br />Smith asked if there were improvements to the grotto. Gaffron said the changes were <br />cosmetic only. <br />• <br />