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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 1997 <br />( #7 - #2221 Joseph Vochko - Continued) <br />Mr. Vochko said the boulder wall was required for erosion control. He had thought the <br />contractor had obtained the necessary permits. There had originally been a railroad tie <br />wall. He did not wish to replace the same type of wall or block type as they would require <br />geo -grid material. The boulders will follow the terrain of the hillside to produce a natural <br />look for the purpose of stabilizing the hill. The applicant said he plans on adding low <br />bushes. The Building Inspector and City Engineer came out to the site and asked his <br />engineering consultant to anchor any boulders that might require additional stabilization. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Smith questioned whether the hill would still erode. <br />Schroeder noted that engineers will generally not approve boulder walls. <br />The applicant indicated that the hill as viewed by the Commissioners was not as planned as <br />the work had been stopped in mid construction. He noted he plans on adding cedar chips <br />and vegetation. <br />Lindquist moved, Schroeder seconded, to approve the after- the -fact variance and CUP <br />• subject to conditions #1 -5. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />( #8) #2225 JOHN THEOBALD, 4101 HIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - <br />PUBLIC HEARING 9:0 &9:10 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />The Applicant was present along with architect, Stu Hoarn. <br />Gaffron reported that the application was a request for variance renewal for construction <br />of a new residence to replace the existing residence. The variances previously granted and <br />being requested are for street setback (25' where 30' is required), west side setback (9.5' <br />where 10 is required), and east side setback (6' where 10' is required). Lot area variance is <br />required from the 1 acre minimum for the 8550 s.f property. The lot width is 46-50' <br />where 140' is the standard. A variance to allow 75 -250' hardcover of 1956 s.f. or 40% is <br />requested where 1220 s.f or 25% is normally allowed. There are no changes to the <br />application. Gaffron indicated Staff is continuing to work with the applicant regarding <br />drainage on the property. <br />Hoarn indicated the previous resolution asked for a grading plan which the applicant still <br />intends to provide. <br />• There were no public comments. <br />11 <br />