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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 20, 1990 <br />ZONING FILE #1579-EVERSON CONTINUED <br />The initial intent v/as to replace the decking only. As I began <br />removing the decking I saw that the super structure and the posts <br />were also rotted." <br />Mrs. Everson added, "My high heels went through the existing <br />planking." <br />Bellows asked the applicants what purpose the trench that <br />has recently been dug is to serve. <br />Mr. Everson replied, "The trench was dug for the retaining <br />wall I am constructing to keep the dirt from coming in toward the <br />house. Only planking was used to retain the dirt wall." <br />Hanson stated that it would be appropriate for the Eversons <br />to remove enough hardcover to keep the percent that existed with <br />the old deck. He asked the Eversons if they have a written <br />acknowledgment from their neighbors regarding the garbage can <br />structure. <br />Mrs. Everson replied, "V^e don't have anything at this time, <br />but we can obtain a letter." <br />Bellows noted that the Eversons were first cited for working <br />without a permit in 1988. She asked v/hat took them so long to <br />submit an application. She said. 'VJe have the chronological data <br />from the staff, but v/ould like your explanation." <br />Mrs. Everson said, "The tickets were issued in the wrong <br />name. Vie went to Ridgedale Courthouse three times to try to <br />clear that up. Each time we were told there v/as nothing on <br />record. Vie learned later that the ticket was in the name of <br />Iverson, rather than Everson." <br />Gaffron said, "It takes the Courts and City Attorneys some <br />time to get matters moving. Vihen a fine is issued, it doesn't <br />mean anything in relation to getting the problem corrected. <br />Shortly after we notified the Eversons, they did apply for a <br />building permit. Vie determined that a survey was needed. Vihen <br />the survey finally came in, it was deLeimiiied that a variance <br />application was needed." <br />Mrs. Everson stated that she had kept a file and recorded <br />all of the events that occurred. <br />Mr. Everson stated that they did not intentionally drag the <br />process out. <br />There were no comments from the public and the Public <br />Hearing was closed. <br />24 -