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T <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17, 1998 <br /> • <br /> (#2395 BRENT BENTROTT, Continued) <br /> width to maintain an adequate bench of three to one for safety and mowing. <br /> Stoddard commented the steep embankment might require retaining walls, which would also increase <br /> hardcover. <br /> Lindquist stated this property will exceed the allowable hardcover in all three zones if the application <br /> is approved and will require variances in both the 75'-250' and 250'-500' setbacks. Lindquist stated he <br /> would probably vote against this application with the proposed hardcover. <br /> Van Zomeren stated that the new hardcover numbers were not provided with the revised plan. <br /> Chair Smith stated the Planning Commission probably cannot act on this application without the new <br /> hardcover numbers. <br /> Stoddard stated the surveyor or Applicant should be notified by City Staff that hardcover needs to be <br /> calculated before the meeting. <br /> Mrs. Bentrott stated they would like to relocate the garage closer to the residence to allow elderly <br /> relation the ability to visit them year-round, noting they weren't aware they couldn't relocate the <br /> garage. <br /> Mr. Bentrott stated Bruce Vang, building inspector, has been out to view the property and followed his <br /> suggestions to utilize the platted, unopened street and to construct a new garage because in his view <br /> • the existing garage was a hazard since they had to back out onto the street. <br /> Stoddard stated it has not been the philosphy of the Planning Commission to vacate or allow use of <br /> platted, unopened street for private driveways. Stoddard stated the Applicant will need to review the <br /> possible need for retaining walls, amount of fill, and new hardcover numbers, noting the Planning <br /> Commission cannot act on this application until those issues are addressed. <br /> Berg expressed concerns over the driveway being close to the neighboring house and the impact the <br /> noise and headlights would have on the adjoining property. <br /> Schroeder suggested tabling the application to allow the Bentrotts time to address these issues. <br /> Chair Smith stated she would prefer a plan without retaining walls if possible, and suggested the <br /> Applicant continue to work with City Staff on the hardcover and engineering issues. <br /> Mr. Bentrott stated they applied for the vacation to eliminate setback for the three-season porch. <br /> Hawn stated the vacation probably would not be approved. <br /> Mr. Bentrott stated in his opinion he has three options; 1) keep existing garage; 2) reconsider the <br /> application without the ten foot vacation of Bluff Street; and 3) proceed with the revised plan, which is <br /> the most costly. <br /> Hawn remarked in her view those options are not viable due to the increased hardcover. <br /> Schroeder suggested tabling the matter, noting he is not prepared to give guidance on this application <br /> due to the engineering issues that need to be addressed. <br /> • Stoddard suggested the Applicant continue to work with City Staff in an effort to resolve some of <br /> Page 6 <br />