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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 19,2002 6:30 o ’clock p.m. (#02*2748 Richard and Nancy Marzan, Continued) Alexander stated part of the hardship with the land is that a portion of the property is located within the bluff line. Marzan stated there is a very steep incline down to the lake, and that they like to store items relating to their boat in the shed. Hawn commented it probably is dangerous for people to be carrying things up and down that steep embankment. Hawn stated the Planning Commission tends to be very consistent at not allowing structures to be located within the 0-75' setback area. Kluth inquired whether structures are allowed within a bluff zone. Mabusth stated 4’ wide stairs are allowed as well as a lock box. Mabusth suggested the Applicant look at making the shed into a conforming lock box. Hawn noted there is not much land available that is flat in this area. Rahn commented he w'ould not have a problem with the stairway or a 20 square foot lock box, but noted that the Planning Commission has in the past required that structures be removed out of the 0-75' setback area on new construction. Marzan stated the dock starts where the stairway ends. Marzan expressed safety concerns if he is required to build a lock box in that area, noting that the area is very steep and narrow. Smith commented the shed is oversized compared to what is normally allowed in this area. Hawn stated the land in this area is very limited. Mabusth stated in her view safety issues need to be taken into consideration, and that she would be agreeable to allowing the deck to remain in light of those safety concerns. Kluth stated he agrees with Mabusth. Kluth indicated due to the extreme steepness of the bluff and the angle ol the stairs, along with the condition of the structure, he would be willing to let the shed remain. Smith stated typically on new construction the Planning Commission would not approve a structure of this size. Rahn stated the deck consists of 216 square feet. Rahn noted there is no permit on file for the shed. Marzan stated if he is required to remove the deck and shed and rebuild a lock box. he would like to excavate the hillside and repair the retaining wall. Kluth commented the Planning Commission could allow this structure to remain, and if it if ever replaced, it needs to be reduced in size. Smith inquired whether the Applicant anticipates repainng the retaining wall in the near future. PAGE 24 Mb ___i