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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 21,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Mr. Storlien replied it's a bit like the chicken and the egg, the issue is that they're trying to maximize the <br /> flood plain holding pond area and the closer the house gets to the street, that pond gets smaller and <br /> smaller and reduces the capacity. <br /> Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. <br /> Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. <br /> Kirchner said he understands the detached garage will be revised and conform to the 15 foot setback, if <br /> this is something they vote to approve he thinks it's prudent to recommend to City Council that it be <br /> approved assuming these updated certificates of survey and such are in fact complete and finalized with <br /> that final application at the Council level. <br /> Erickson thinks the Staff report is well done and understands that there are some revisions coming, he is <br /> happy to hear that and is willing to support the approval. <br /> Libby concurs with the Staff report and supports it. <br /> Chair Ressler noted he,too,generally likes to follow the Staff's recommendation. Whenever possible, he <br /> likes to see homes not encroaching upon the setback, however, it appears that the Staff is pleased with <br /> what has been proposed and he doesn't see anything out of place. <br /> Kirchner moved,Libby seconded,to approve LA20-000022, 1095 FERNDALE RD WEST,for all of <br /> the Variances requested as well as the Conditional Use Permits,along with a recommendation to <br /> City Council that the updated plans reflect the detached garage being in compliance. <br /> Ms. Curtis asked for clarification on the motion,that they are recommending approval of all of the <br /> variances requested, so they are not recommending the Staff recommendation regarding the 15 foot flood <br /> plain elevation bench around the home. <br /> Kirchner said the recommendation was that would be met, and asked if that is correct. <br /> Ms. Curtis answered that is true. <br /> Kirchner said Staff's recommendation is for approval of some but not all. <br /> Ms. Curtis replied that is the only exception, approval of all with the exception that the 15 foot bench <br /> should be met in Staffs opinion. <br /> Kirchner said would like to amend the motion to be in line with Staff's recommendation. <br /> Kirchner moved,Libby seconded,to approve LA20-000022, 1095 Ferndale Road West,for all of <br /> the Variances and Conditional Use Permits requested,with the exception that the flood plain <br /> requirement for a 15-foot elevation bench around the home should be met. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1 <br /> (Gettman). <br /> 2. LA20-000054,LAKE COUNTRY BUILDERS,3825 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, <br /> VARIANCE. STAFF: LAURA OAKDEN. <br /> Page 2 of 27 <br />