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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 (#2486 Elaine Erickson, Continued) in the Planner's Report. Weinberger stated typically the Applicant needs to submit drainage and grading plans for this property for review and approval by the City Engineer. Anderson commented the application process has been an expensive one. Anderson stated the drainage currently is a problem and anything would be an Improvement over what currently exists. Anderson noted they will take the appropriate steps to comply with the conditions. Hawn stated the City would like to see the Applicant achieve the best results possible with the improvements made to the drainage. Weinberger recommended the Applicant work with their own engineer regarding the drainage and grading, with their plans being submitted to the City Engineer for his review and approval. Anderson stated they will comply with the conditions requested by the City. Lindquist moved, Stoddard seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2486, Elaine Erickson, 1270 Spruce Place, granting of a variance to hardcover In the 75-250* setback area and a conditional use permit to allow grading within five feet of the prcnerty line, and further subject to the five conditions outlined in the April 17, 2000 P .;iner*s Report, with the grading and drainage plans being submitted and approved by the City Engineer prior to the Applicant appearing before the City Council. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#2) #2513 CONNIE PIEPHO, 540 NORTH ARM DRIVE - VARIANc:? j, 6:47 p.m. - 6:59 p.m. Connie Piepho, Applicant, and Mike Mulvany. Contractor, were present. Weinberger stated the Applicant has appeared ‘wice before the Planning Commission with a request to construct an inground swimming pool within the average Iskeshore setback. The pool could not be placed on the property without relocating a future septic drainfield site. The septic site woulo be required to be shifted 30 feet to the north, which results in the site being located within 75' of the water supply well on an adjacent property. The Applicants were requested to revise the plan an:! find an alternative site for the pool. The second plan proposed to have the pool located on the other side of the property. However. City Staff had some concerns about the location of the pool in this area due to the close proximity to the adjacent residence. The Planning Commission tabled that proposal to allow the Applicant and the adjacent property owner time to discuss their options further. Weinberger staled the plan before the Planning Commission tonight is proposing to locate the pool as reflected in their first proposal, which allows the Applicants two options. Option one is to enter into an agreement with the adjacent property owners that would require the Applicant to pay to relocate the neighbor's well should it become necessary to replace the septic to the alternate site. This would be accomplished by having money being placed in escrow to relocate the well. This agreement is acceptable to both parties. Weinberger stated the second option available to the parties is for the City of Orono to grant a variance to the septic code and permit a drainfield site to be located less than 75* from the neighbor's well but not less than the Sia’.e requirement of 50'. Weinberger staled the affected properly owner will need to be contacted regarding this option prior to a variance being issued. Pii^c 3