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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Moaday, September 17,2001 6:30 o’clock p.m. (#01-2702 Fine Line Design Gronp, Continued) probably installed in the early 1980s, but may be too high to solve the Cufl drainage problem. GalTron stated in his opinion the plan presented in 1991 for this area would have solved the problem, but unfortunately a majority of the neighbors were unwilling to pay for the costs of the project. Gaffron stated the request by the City Engineer for drainage calculations may help determine whether there will be any additional water runofl'through the Cuff properly. Gaffron stated the 10-foot easement is very necessary in the event storm sewer is installed in this area in the future. Hawn stated in her view the variance is appropriate in this case, although Cuff s situation is terrible. Hawn stated the property owner does have rights to build a s»ructure on this property. Cuff stated in her opinion the Applicant docs not have the right to make her situation any w orse than what it currently is. Rahn inquired whether this is going to be a gable end home with the ridge running front to back. Behnke stated it is. Behnkc stated the garage runs front to back, w ith the roof running left to right. Rahn noted they are requesting 1,100 square feet for the house, w ith 1,500 square feet being allowed. Hawn inquired whether there is any temporary type of relief that could be done. GalTron stated there is nothing that this pioperty owner should be required to do other than follow mg the recommendations of the City En«.ineer, which may consist of some temporary storage on the lot. Hawn inquired whether the City could provide some relief. GaflVon stated the City did review this area in 1991, with the conclusion of the City being that they were not going to take on a project that the neighborhood was not in support of. Gaffron indicated at this point the City has no plans to address the water runoff in this area. Rahn inquired whether a more detailed drainage plan would assist at all. Rahn stated there is no doubt the larger size house will result in an increase in water ninolT. Hawn inquired whether water runoff calculations have been submitted. Gaffron stated Staff could possibly determine what the w ater runoff was previously and what it w ill be with the new residence, w ith some onsite ponding perhaps being necessary . Gaffron stated under City Code the Applicant is required to get the water to the street, w ith no use being permitted resulting in water runoff causing erosion or flooding on adjacent properties, with such water runoff being properly channeled to a stonn drain or other suitable facility. Gaffron stated the City really does not have any other regulations controlling water runoff e.xcept for subdivisions, which this situation is not. PAGE 6 •I 4