08-18-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1997 •(#11 - #2278 Patrick Middleton - Continued) Van Zomeren reported that the plan was to originally remove the deck and redesign it for more sunlight into the lower level. The survev was shown. The variances reauired include side yard, 75 -250' hardcover, average lakeshore setback, and Lakeshore setback. The new deck would further encroach into the 75' setback and average lakeshore setback than the existing deck. The 75 -25Y hardcover currently exists at 48.61% and proposed at 40 170/. whprP 7.5 0/a is allnwM Middleton said the stairs and Landing are included in the encroachment. Van Zomeren indicated that the hardcover calculations must be verified. Schroeder asked if the surveyor was asked to calculate the hardcover. Middleton said it was based on calculations provided by Van Zomeren. Van Zomeren said she thought the survev had been redrawn and deck measured. Lindquist noted that hardcover is being eliminated. He indicated there is a drainage issue concern. Lindquist felt there is a problem with the deck location being only 6 from the side yard and into the 75' setback. He indicated he would like to see the correct hardcover calculations as well. Van Zomeren clarified the problem with the surveyor. Lindauist said the drainage runs down the lot, affecting the neighbor as well, running under the deck and m,igt he widrevgM • Woodruff indicated that new retaining walls will be built to address the problem. Lindquist asked where the water will go. Woodruff said the water will run over the walls noting the water flow could not change. Lindquist said he would like the City Engineer to review the plan and determine a long range solution. He also indicated that he has not seen any plan on how the boulder walls will be built. Van Zomeren said this would be required for the building permit. • Lindquist asked what hardcover will be removed. Middleton said the cement patio will be removed. A total of 740 s.f + hardcover will be removed. Woodruff received confirmation of agreement with replacement of grass for hardcover by Lindquist. Lindquist asked to see the whole plan. Woodruff noted that these issues were not previously mentioned. Middleton indicated that the drawing does not show where the stairway is located. The deck as drawn comes inside the stairway. Woodruff said the survev included all stairways and sidewalks. Van Zomeren asked if the survey was certified. Woodruff said he believed it was certified. Lindquist asked to see the survey reporting he has not seen it. Hawn clarified that the steps are closer than the proposed deck. Middleton said they were and were close to the lot line noting the hardcover being removed. 24