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` p <br /> • ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MAY 18, 1998 <br /> (#14 - #2373 Steve Beck- Continued) <br /> Applicant noted the topographical map with the packet was incorrect. He also said he had a hardship <br /> because of the Narrows' noise and traffic. Applicant is interested in removing some of the existing <br /> badminton court, (presently a basketball court) approximately 40 square feet of hardcover. Hawn <br /> stated the Narrows is a hardship. McMillan is in favor of removing 40 feet of the court. Applicant <br /> asked about the 2 foot overhang. Van Zomeren said it is considered an encroachment into the <br /> required setback. Lindquist would like to see the court completed removed from within the 0-75' <br /> setback. McMillan moved, Lindquist seconded to approve application for hardcover variance to <br /> allow construction conditioned upon applicant removing 40 square feet of hardcover in the 0 to 75' <br /> Vote: Ayes 3,Nays 2. Opposed Hawn and Stoddard indicating there should be a greater reduction <br /> in hardcover. Lindquist stated the City Council may ask for whole court to be taken. <br /> (#15) #2374 BUSSE CONSTRUCTION ON BEHALF OF: <br /> a. Greg and Myra Karlen, 630 Deborah Drive <br /> b. Larry and Jan McCartney, 755 Hunt Farm Road <br /> c. Robert and Julie Hanning, 4220 Sixth Avenue North <br /> • d. City of Orono,McCulley Road parking lot north of the Luce Line Trail. <br /> CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 10:31-10:37 P.M. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Applicant was present. <br /> Van Zomeren stated it is a joint staff report and passed photos. Staff is recommending approval for: <br /> a. 630 Deborah Drive, with no conditions. <br /> b. 4220 6th Ave. N., as it will tie into the existing berm. <br /> c. 755 Hunt Farm Road, will screen the McCartney's residence from the County Road <br /> d. McCulley Road parking lot. Is used for snow storage by the city. <br /> There is a need to install a silt fence and to delineate the wetland at the McCulley Road location. <br /> The grade will change to the Luce Line Trail, however, it cannot have a slope that prevents DNR <br /> maintenance vehicles from having access to the Luce Line trail or from handicap accessibility to the <br /> trail. The berms will have natural vegetation. <br /> McMillan asked if the parking lot was used by cars. Van Zomeren reported yes, when it is dry, and <br /> this is the intended use. McMillan asked if it will it be marked for parking. Van Zomeren said the <br /> DNR wanted it for parking, and Gappa says it needs to be filled in order to be used for parking. <br /> • There were no public comments. <br /> McMillan moved, Smith seconded,to approve for conditional use permit. Vote: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 14 <br />