09-15-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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0 ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 ( #9 - #2287 Bradley and Traci Peterson - Continued) Peterson said he attempted to rebuild the deck that was there. Once he begun fixing it, he found he needed to totally rebuild it. Peterson said he was unaware of the need to acquire variances. The deck will be the same size as what existed. Smith was informed that the hardcover calculations differ as the deck had already been removed. There were no public comments. Lindquist reviewed the situation leading up to the application. Stoddard questioned whether some plastic could be removed from underneath landscaping. Van Zomeren said it is unknown how much of that plastic is necessary to aid drainage. Smith suggested the applicant work with Staff to determine if any could be removed. Lindquist said he would like to see all of it removed, but Smith recommended maintaining that portion by the lakeshore per Staff recommendation. . Smith moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2287 per Staff recommendation including removal of plastic as noted. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. • (Smith left the meeting.) ( #10) #2288 JASON THEIS, 4108 HIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING 11:02 -11:22 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Bressler provided photographs for the Commission to review. The proposal is to construct an attached 697 s.f. tuck -under garage with living space above. Variances are required for hardcover, front setback, and side setback. An updated survey with grading plan is required. The 53' lot width requires 50'. There is insufficient room in which to turn a car, and the applicant is attempting to acquire property from the neighbor. Grading has been revised. The 12% original grading is to be revised at an acceptable 8 %. It currently does not meet that grade but applicant is of the opinion it can be met. 27