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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETDIG Monday, November 18,2002 6:30 o’clock p.m. responsible. Rahn asked whether the previous owner had been the applicant ’s brother. Manley confirmed Rahn’s statement, however, did not see any significance in that fact. Manley continued, stating that the City Council had given him permission to lower the lower level and construct two decks - one on the front and one on the back. As far as the sidewalk, Manley could not understand what the problem was with his stairway as opposed to others in the neighborhood. With regard to the parking lot area, Manley asserted that the gravel parking area had alwa}^ been there, and that neighbors could attest to this. He indicated that the City Council had already stated they would give him approval for a parking lot across the street as soon as he got it in his name. As a building contractor, Manley reiterated that he could not understand the delay and was concerned about getting a decision made after six months of waiting. He asked to be allowed to move forward and be given direction. Chair Smith asked if the applicant had shared these concerns with staff. Manley stated that he had absolutely shared his concerns and had received a return call finally after approximately ten attempts. He suggested they go down the unresolved list one by one. * First, the shed, Manley stated that he would remove the shed only after the City agrees to give him some sort of resolution. While he understood that he had been asked to remove it" several months ago, he maintained that he had asked the City to do many things six months ago. With regard to the gravel parking area, Manley reiterated that the paridng area was not new, it had always been there. All of the neighbors have and use parking areas across the PAGE 26 of 28