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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER !5,2001 (Ml-2716 BRENSHELL DEVELOPMENT, CONTINUED) his understanding the lots in this area SO feet wide at the lakeshore, with the proposed residence being 32 feet wide. Hawn noted the Applicant is not requesting any setback variances. Bennett stated the current home is 20 feet wide. Lindquist pointed out the proposed residence does meet the City’s setback ! according to the survey Gaffron stated the City’s plat map shows that the lots in this area are 57 feet wide at the roadway. Lindquist stated the decision to construct a detached garage versus an attached garage is up to the developer. Mabusih stated in her view the revised plan is a good iniptovement. Rahn inquired whether the gutters to be installed on the residence is the primary method of dealing with the drainage from this structure. Behnke stated the primary method of dealing with the water runolT is the grading around the house, with an attempt being made to minimize the amount of grading on the lot. Behnke stated the City Engineer is recommending adding a swale, which he is in agreement with. Behnke indicated his topographical maps do not show a significant amount of water runoff to the south, and in his opinion the grading on this property will direct the water further towards the lake rather than elsewhere. Behnke stated the proposed grading on the lot in his opinion would mitigate a number of the e.xisting drainage problems on this lot. Lindquist indicated he is in favor of this proposal, and requested the Applicant continue to work with Staff and the neighbors to resolve the drainage problems in this area. Kluth moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of Application #01-2716, Brensbcll Devclopm;ent, 2200 Shadywood Road, granting of variances to lot area and lot width, and a variance to hardcover in the 75-2S0’ setback area to allow 27.8 percent hardcover, subject to the drainage and grading plan being submitted for Staff review and approval prior to the City Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. NEW BUSINESS (#7) #01-2707 ROBERT EDDINGTON AND MARK LARSON, HILL STREET, VACATION, 7:30 p.m. - 7:32 p.ro. Robert Eddington, Applicant, was present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Bottenberg stated the Applicant is requesting approval to vacate 1 25 plus feet of that portion of the PAGE 9