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I' <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 16, 1990 <br />ZONING FILE #1563-DENZEL CONTINUED <br />Mabusth replied that the only areas not included in the <br />hardcover calculations are the overhang and the cement wall along <br />the property line. Mabusth also noted that the applicants have <br />restored and continue to maintain the City's unimproved right- <br />of-way. <br />Rowlette noted that there are other areas of the City's <br />right-of-way that have not been attended to. She asked whether <br />there is anything that can be done. <br />Mabusth stated tnat though the property is located in the <br />road right-of-way, it is usually the responsibility of the <br />property owner to maintain it. Mabusth said that this area is <br />unique and that the problem may warrant City staff to look <br />further at the situation. <br />Kelley asked Mr. and Mrs. Denzel if they could maintain the <br />hardcover percentage as it is currently. <br />Mrs. Denzel replied that they have discussed that <br />possibility and have been unable to find removable hardcover. <br />She stated that part of the rock wall along the property line can <br />be removed, though it has not been determined how much must <br />remain to control erosion. <br />Kelley asked whether it would be possible for the City to <br />vacate the fire lane. <br />Mabusth was uncertain, but did not believe that would be an <br />option. <br />Kelley stated that the fire lane should be credited to the <br />Denzel's property because they have improved ana maintain it. <br />There were no public comments and the Puclic Hearing was <br />closed. <br />It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Bellows, to recommend <br />approval of the average lakeshore setback, side setback and <br />hardcover variances to construct additions to the existing <br />residence and relocate a detached garage. Kelley noted that he <br />views the fire lane as an extension of the property and the <br />increase in hardcover is justified by the increased safety <br />provided by relocating the garage. Motion, Ayes-4, Cohen, Nay. <br />Motion carried. Cohen believed that hardcover should be kept at <br />the existing percent. <br />- 14 -