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r MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 19, 2002 6:30 o'clock p.ni. Hawn noted even if the garage is attached to the house, a portion would .still remain within the wetland buffer zone Peterson inquired whether the sewer line could be relocated back to where it was supposed to be Weinberger stated the sewer line could probably be relocated, noting that it was placed in its present location because the previous property owners had requested it be relocated Weinberger stated if the adjoining property owner agrees to gi\e an easement, the sewer line could be relocated Weinberger stated currently ,.ic City does not have an easement for tlie sewer line Hawn inquired whether the Applicant would like to ha\e this application tabled or proceed fonvard to the City Council Peterson stated they would like to mo\e alieail Hawn commented it is likely the City Council would send it back to the Planning Commission since there are a number of unresolved issues Peterson stated in terms of the drainage to the street, there is a drainage and utility casement that w ould handle the runoff from the street, w itli a ditch carry ing water from the north side of the road across into the wetlands Peterson staled they could construct a swale or ditch on their side of tlie road, which should address all of the drainage concerns Peterson stated if the garage is relocated closer to the house, it will impact the front yard setback Rahn stated he personally would like the garage to be closer to the front yard setback than where it is presently proposed It was the consensus of the Planning C ommission that they would rather see the garage closer to the front yard setback than in its present location Hawn commented it appears to be the recommendation of the Planning Commission that tins item be tabled, witii the idea that the Applicant look at revising his plans somewhat to rekKate the garage out of PAGE 17