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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 20, 1990 ZONING FILE #1560-HENRICH CONTINUED aware of his visit or recommendation. Bellows suggested that the Henrichs work with City staff to schedule a meeting with the City Engineer. Motion. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried. #1561 CHRISTINE BECK 3820 CHERRY AVENUE VARIANCE CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 8:23 P.M. TO 8:26 P.M. Mrs. Beck and Jim Beck, her son, were present Public Hearing. for this Mabusth reviewed Mrs. Beck’s proposal for a deck and the variances required. She noted that the overhang will remain. There were no comments from the public regarding this application and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Hanson, seconded by Moos, to recommend approval of the lakeshore setback and hardcover variance to construct a deck, conditioned on the removal of 30 s.f. of hardcover from the property. The applicant should be placed on notice that no additional structural improvements can be made within the 75' setback v;ithout Council approval. Johnson asked whether the applicants were comfortable with the condition to remove 30 s.f. of hardcover. Mr. Beck stated that it would be necessary to remove the sidewalk on the side of the house. Mabusth suggested that there be no recommendation to remove hardcover, because the sidewalks are used by Mrs. Beck. She noted that Mrs. Beck had previously removed a large boat house structure. Hanson amended his motion to exclude the condition of removing hardcover. Moos seconded. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried. #1565 LEESA AND RICHARD ANDERSON 3205 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD AFTER-THE-FACT VARIANCE CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 8:28 P.M Mr. Anderson was oresent. TO 8:45 P.M, Gaffron said, "When this was last reviewed, the Planning Commission asked staff to determine the pre-existing hardcover percent, as well a.s other information. The existing deck covers a pre-existing concrete patio that was 8’ wide. There were patio blocks behind the rear door that were removed. Pre-existing hardcover was approximately 47.9%, and 47.3% now exists. The applicant is suggesting that a new landscape plan, combined with what now exists, would result in a net reduction of hardcover to 31.7%. Staff has not yet received any plans for a retaining wall system or the future three season porch or docks. The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission set some limitation on the hardcover percent so that he can bring that percent back to - 11 -