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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 20, 1990 ZONING FILE #1493/#1570-DOWNEY CONTINUED contractor had included the deck in the permit for the garage, which was constructed at the same time. The deck is in fact in front of the average lakeshore setback line." Bellows added, "Portions of the principal structure are located in front of the average lakeshore setback line." Mr. Downey stated that he has letters from the neighbors on both sides of his property indicating that they have no objections. Hanson said, "It appears to me that the deck does not obscure the neighbors' views. The standard issues that we address when looking at the average lakeshore setback, in this case are almost irrelevant." Bellows concurred with Hanson but stated that there are many other aspects of this property that must also be addressed. She asked Mabusth to proceed with the review of application #1570. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were duly noted. Mabusth reviewed the history of this property relating to the cause of Mr. Downey's drainage problems (see Jeanne Mabusth's memo dated August 15, 1990). She said, "I have no indication of what resulted from the litigation that occurred. The City Engineer and I looked at the property and did not see signs of severe erosion, which one would expect due to the steep slopes." Mabusth displayed the sketch showing the three-tier plan Mr. Downey is proposing. She said, "I believe that very little fill would be brought in based on the proposed elevations." Mr. Downey said, "My landscape architect has indicated to me that 40 yards of fill will be needed." Johnson asked Mabusth to show where the cuts are to be made. Mabusth indicated where cuts will be made and said. "There are already severe, exposed cuts behind the boat house that will require a retaining wall." Downey referred to the conditions and provisions set forth in Resolution #1079 (Holzer application-property to immediate south). He said, "That appears to be the final plan and it shov.« where drainage is supposed to go. If you look at the recent survey, you can see that is not occurring." Bellows said. "In my opinion, the conditioa created by the project next door should be corrected. There is no other place - 4 -