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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 <br />(#2486 Elaine Erickson, Continued) <br />need for a one*levc?l home. <br />Anderson commented her mother did have polio as a child. <br />Hawn inquired whether a conditional use permit is still needed for grading within five feet of the <br />property lines. <br />Bottenberg stated a conditional use permit is still required for the grading. <br />Hawn inquired whether there was any further information regarding the removal of a wall. <br />Anderson stated they have not really addressed that issue, noting that the block wall e/ists along <br />the property line and is partially covered with dirt. Anderson stated the neighbors are waiting to <br />see what happens with this application prior to commencing any work on their pioperty. Anderson <br />stated in her view she does not anticipate the neighbors would be opposed to grading in the area <br />of the property line. Anderson noted the neighbors are currently in Florida. <br />Lindquist inquired whether the deck would be constructed on the lower level. <br />Bottenberg indicated the proposed deck is to be constructed on the lower level of the house. <br />Hawn noted the Planning Commission is generally very strict in enforcing its structural coverage <br />limits. <br />Anderson commented they have reduced the house as much as possible, with the goal of the <br />project to provide one-floor living for her mother. <br />Stoddard noted there were some issues of concern raised by City Staff. <br />Hawn inquired whether the Applicant has a problem with relocation of the well. <br />Anderson stated they do not. Anderson sta.ed the sheds will be removed as well. <br />Hawn noted this is a small, strangely configured lot. Hawn indicated the reasoning behind the <br />limit on the structural coverage was to help protect the lakeshore and runoff into the lake, which <br />sometimes creates hardships for the property owners. <br />Lindquist inquired whether the Applicant was aware of the issues of concern outlined in the <br />Planner ’s Report. <br />Anderson stated she was. <br />Hawn stated they will need the consent of the adjoining neighbor in order for the conditional use <br />permit to be approved. <br />Anderson stated in her view the neighbors are In agreement that some grading work needs to be <br />completed in that area in order to address the drainage problems currently being experienced. <br />There were no public com.nents regarding this application. <br />Lindquist stated he would not have a problem making approval subject to the conditions outlined <br />Pii}:e 2