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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 18,1998 (#10) 2368 KIRK OTTESON, 710 NORTH ARM DRIVE - VARIANCES - 8:53-9:15 P.M The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Applicant present. Van Zomeren distributed pictures of the subject property. It is located in an LR-IB district. The applicant is requesting a hardcover variance in the 75-250' setback, a blufT setback and average Meshore setback variance. A street side deck, addition and a lakeside deck is proposed. The applicant proposes removal of the sidewalk and a parking area. Current hardcover is at 24.14%. Staff is concerned because of topography to the lake and the bluff. The sidewalk and parking area should be provided due to topography and vehicular sight lines. The application meets structural coverage requirements, but the staff is concerned about bluff impact. The applicant stated that the lakeside deck is existing but needs to be repaired. Mr. Otteson said that the house is narrow and it makes sense to go to the right (east), rather than left (west) where the neighbor's house is located. Smith asked would the bluff be better protected if moved just a foot or 2 on south side? Applicant replied the ravine is full of trees, and he is not concerned with erosion as it had been that way for 50 years. The neighbors to the west favor the proposal. The neighbor to the east was concerned about the ravine. Florence Hagberg, 740 North Arm Drive, is concerned with the ravine. McMillan asked if applicant is taking out trees. Applicant said two trees are too close to house. Smith asked if the Engineer had looked at the plan. Van 7 nmeren replied that she and Gappa have talked about it. Applicant said the deck is needing replacement due to rotting tresses, and is adding some new deck, but the new deck will not further encroach into the lakeside setback. Stoddard said he had no problem with hardcover, but said if it was a new project, it would not be done at all. Smith summarized the Commission’s concerns and would like assurance from the Engineer regarding impact on the ravine. Smith moved, Lindquist seconded to table the application and come back to the Planning Commission at the next meeting after the Engineer’s review. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0.