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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 20, 1990 ZONING FILE #1473/#1570-DOl«JEY CONTINUED Mr. Downey said, "I was hoping to have been able to start the house remodeling by nov/. I would like to solve the drainage problem, but that could wait until spring. Council asked to see the conditional use permit before they v/ould approve the front entry proposal." Rowlette asked whether the applications could be separated. Mabusth suggested that the Planning Commission make a strong recommendation to Council that they act separately on the variance phase of the application. She said, "The Planning Commission could provide the reasons for delaying a recommendation on the conditional use permit. There is really no connection between the two applications. I v/ould suggest to Mr. Downey that he have his landscape architect meet with City staff to receive some direction. Perhaps the Planning Commission can also provide some direction as to what they would like to see." There were no comments from the public pertaining to this application and the Public Hearing was continued. It was moved by Hanson, seconded by Bellows, to recommend approval of the applicant's proposal for 48% hardcover. Hanson stated that 48% is reasonable based on the fact that the landscaping was not included in the 1982 survey by Mr. Do\;ney's contractors. Motion, Ayes-5. Nays-0. Motion carried. It was moved by Hanson, seconded by Moos, to recommend approval of the after-the-fact average lakeshore setback variance for a second story deck, conditioned on the applicant paying a double fee for the permit. Hanson based his recommendation on the fact that the second story deck does not interfere with the sight-line views of the lake for the properties on either side. Johnson believed that in light of the time that has elapsed it is appropriate to waive the double fee. Rov/lette concurred. Motion. Ayes-3, Rowlette, Johnson, Nay. f'otion carried. It was moved by Bellov/s, seconded by Hanson, to table application #1570, to allow time for Mr. Downey to v/ork with City staff and his contractor to design a minimal retaining wall system that will address the primary areas of concern. Those areas include the boat house, and the stone walk near the deck. Bellows noted that Mr. Downey will require approval to have the lakeshore stairs repaired and that should be included in his application. Johnson stated that he could not see how the three- tier plan would work and suggested that fir. Dov/ney may wish to re evaluate that aspect of the plan as well. Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried. - 6 -