07-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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r •' r ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 1998 (Gary O'Keefe, continued) hardcover than what is being recommended by the Planning Commission. Hardcover back in 1990 without the two zones being combined was at approximately 6,800 square feet. Chair Smith questioned whether Staff had any concerns regarding the drainage for this property. Gaffron remarked Staff is comfortable with what is being proposed. Mike Sharratt, Architect, stated the O'Keefe's have reduced hardcover by eliminating the patio and a portion of the driveway, but would like the Planning Commission to consider allowing a retention pond as mitigation in exchange for additional hardcover. Chair Smith commented the architect has done a marvelous job in bringing the plans into compliance, but stated the size of the house could be reduced to allow for the patio. Chair Smith asked for public comment. Mark Versig, neighbor, commented he is aware and in favor of what the O'Keefe's are proposing to do, noting that the drainage problems should be alleviated by the proposed grading. Sharratt stated what is currently being proposed is the best plan for this property. Gaffron stated he is in favor of the retention pond but is not convinced it should be used as mitigation for additional hardcover. • McMillan stated she would not be in favor of additional hardcover in exchange for the retention pond since it would be setting a dangerous precedent, but felt the retention pond would be an ideal solution to the drainage issue. Lindquist stated he was in favor of the proposed plan with the exclusion of the patio. Stoddard noted the size of the house or the driveway could be reduced to allow for the patio. Sharratt remarked it would not be feasible to reduce the driveway any further. Sharratt commented if the hardcover is limited to 25%, he would not recommend reducing the size of the house to allow for the patio. Chair Smith stated she is in favor of keeping the hardcover at 25 percent, noting the owner will need to decide whether the patio is desired. Hawn stated she also was in favor of limiting the hardcover to 25%. Gaffron commented if the O'Keefe's decide to add a retention pond, that would need to be done under a separate application. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2370, granting a conditional use permit for grading within 5' of a lot line and within the 0-75' lakeshore protected area to permit construction of a new residence to replace the existing residence for the property located at 1392 Baldur Park Road, with the understanding hardcover will be limited to 25% in the combined 75-250' and south 0-75' zones with no additional hardcover being allowed. Per the request of the O'Keefe's, the patio will be eliminated. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. • Page 3