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�� -� MINTJTES OF T1IE � ORONO PLANNING COMiVIISSION Moucl�y, Septeinbei• 19,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. 5. #05-313G TROY B120ITZMAN, 1860 SI�OItELINE DRiVE,VARTANCE ANll CONDITIONAL USE PEI2IVIIT, 8:33 P.M.—8:47 P.M. Troy Broitzman, Applicant, was present. Curtis noted this lpplication was discussed 1t tl�e August 15`�'meeting. At that time the application was tabled and the applicant was directed to work�vith the City Engineer to achieve � grading and drainage plan tl�at was acceptable to the City. The a�plicanC has subn�itted a revised plan for review based on the City�ngineer's conunents. The applicant is requesting a lot width variance in order to construct a new home on the property as well as a conditional use permit due to the grading proposed to create walk-outs on the fi-ont and the back of tlie home, Curtis stated the applicant has not changed the plans with respect to tl�e walkouts but has reworked the site gradu�b in an attempt to satisfy the City Engineer's comments. The applicant has indicated that the engineered plans for the retaining walls exceeding four feet in height will be submitted with the building permit a�plication per the City Engineer's reconunend�tion. In addition,the a�plicant has indicated to Staff that the adjacent property owners support the application and are willing to allow a teinporary . conshuction easement in order for the applicant to consfruct the retaining walls, some of which are located five feet from the property Iine, - � Planning Staff reconunends approval of the lot width variance. The applicant is proposing to export approximately 5, 400 cubic yards of fill from the site, which is the equivalent of approximately 500 to 550 fruckloads of nzaterial to be hauled off of the site. Curtis stated the existing llonle on the lot does have a walkout design and another walkout home could potentially be constructed oii the lot. Staff feels,however, that the current�Ian could be the result of forcing two walkouts and contrived site�-ading on the property inconsistent with the inunediate neighborhood. If the Plaiu�ing Comnlission feels that the gradtng as proposed is appropriate for the site and the adjacent neighborhood and the site is suitable for a home with a walkout Uasement on the front and rear, then the conditional use permit should be granted. However, should the Planning Cornmission find that the site ��ading is too exh•eme, creating a contrived��alkout that will be out of character with the neightorhood and will have a negative impact on neighboring properties, the proposed plan should be denied. If the Plamliiig Com�nission finds tliat fihe grading�lan is suitable and reconunends approval, Staff would recommeiid ihat the retaining wall engineered plans be submitted prior to the issuance of a building � pecmit and the temporary construction easements be suUmitled pz•ior to Co�uicil review, Ralui inquired whether tlle elevatio�ls have changed since the last meeting. Curtis slated the elevatioi�s did ilot change. Ili•oitzulan iudicated tlie elevations did change to inalce it appear as a lookoul. Broitznian indicated he included a relaining wall across the fcont of the house. Broitzman siated the drainage has been worked oul to contply with lhe City Engineer's reconullendations. � 1'AGE 19