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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2000 <br />ns, with the <br />requesting <br />3as, with a <br />f the adjacent <br />g stated since <br />ut situations <br />by Orono ’s <br />jerty would be <br />I stated this <br />an be <br />if 1,584 <br />setback of <br />hardcover in the <br />hardcover <br />and the <br />:back area. <br />ided. <br />‘xcavating <br />ct a single-story <br />id they have <br />easible in order <br />which will meet <br />order to correct <br />nion some <br />was created from <br />ated his mother <br />be able to take <br />(Applicants are <br />the lakeshore <br />9 in that area <br />m acknowledged <br />essed. Hawn <br />ue to the lack of <br />I should be done <br />r <br />(#2486 Elaine Erickson, Continued) <br />to correct the drainage. Hawn noted the Planning Commission typically does not approve walkouts <br />near the lakeshore. Hawn acknowledged the tree in the location of the bulge has been <br />damaged, which should also be addressed. <br />Hawn noted the Planning Commission typically does not permit structural coverage to exceed the <br />allowable 15 percent. Hawn stated the deck would be considered hardcover versus structural <br />coverage if the proposed residence was a two-story structure. <br />Kluth stated he would like tc separate what appear to be aesthetic concerns versus hardships that <br />exist due to the topography of the land. Kluth commented he is in agreement with Hawn and that <br />some action should be taken to correct the incorrect drainage that has occurred as a result of the <br />grading on the adjoining property. Kluth stated he would like City Staff to continue working with the <br />Applicants to see if some resolution could be reached to these issues. <br />Anderson stated a walkout could still be created without the bulge being removed. Anderson stated <br />they are in agreement that something needs to be done with the damaged tree. <br />Hrwn inquired wheuier additional fill could be put near the tree. <br />Anderson stated If additional fill were placed in that area, it would block the neighbor's view of the <br />la*'.3. which was one reason why the grading was completed. Anderson stated the house could <br />perhaps be moved further back out of the 0-75' setback, and suggested that the grade between her <br />mother's house and her house be altered to help correct the drainage in that area. <br />Hawn inquired whether that would eliminate the need for a retaining wall. <br />Anderson stated it would. <br />Hawn stated the Fianning Commission needs some direction from an engineer as it relates to the <br />excavation and the impact to drainage that any grading work would do to this property as well as <br />the adjoining properties. <br />Kluth commented he has concerns regarding the grading and drainage. Kluth suggested the parties <br />s.'^eak to City Staff regarding the removal of the damaged tree. <br />Hawn stated the City’s forester should perhaps take a look at the situation before the tree is <br />removed. Hawn stated she would not be opposed to a small amount of grading on this property, <br />tut noted the overall grading and drainage issues need to be further addressed before any approval <br />can be given. <br />Anderson stated they are merely requesting the right to level the land in this area. <br />Hawn reiterated that an engineer will need to review the situation and submit his recommendations <br />to City Staff. <br />Weinberger stated the City Engineer can review this situation and how it will affect the lakeshore. <br />Weinberger commented the City wants to protect the natural environment as much as possible. <br />Nygard acknowledged there appears to be a major drainage issue which needs to be addressed. <br />Hawn stated the Applicant will need to show how much grading will occur, where the grading \will <br />occur, and how much dirt will be moved. <br />Page 9