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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 18,1998 (#14 - U2373 Steve Beck - Continued) Applicant noted the topographical map with the packet was incorrect. He also said he had a hardship because of the Narrows’ noise and traffic. Applicant is interested in removing some of the existing badminton court, (presently a basketball court) approximately 40 square feet of hardcover. Hawn .stated the Narrows is a hardship. McMillan is in favor of removing 40 feet of the court. Applicant asked about the 2 foot overhang. Van Zomeren said it is considered an encroachment into the required setback. Lindquist would like to see the court completed removed from within the 0-75' setback. McMillan moved, Lindquist seconded to approve application for hardcover variance to allow construction conditioned upon applicant removing 40 square feet of hardcover in the 0 to 75' Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 2. Opposed Hawn and Stoddard indicating there should be a greater reduction in hardcover. Lindquist stated the City Council may ask for whole court to be taken. (#15) #2374 BUSSE CONSTRUCTION ON BEHALF OF: a. Greg and Myra Karlen, 630 Deborah Drive b. Larry and Jan McCartney, 755 Hunt Farm Road c. Robert and Julie Hanning, 4220 Sixth Avenue North d. City of Orono, McCulley Road parking lot north of the Luce Line Trail. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 10:31-10:37 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Applicant was present. Van Zomeren stated it is a joint staff report and passed photos. Staff is recommending approval for: a. 630 Deborah Drive, with no conditions. b. 4220 6th Ave. N., as it will tie into the existing berm. c. 755 Hunt Farm Road, will screen the McCartney ’s residence from the County Road d. McCulley Road parking lot. Is used for snow storage by the city. There is a need to install a silt fence and to delineate the wetland at the McCulley Road location. The grade will change to the Luce Lin'* T:dil, however, it cannot have a slope that prevents DNR maintenance vehicles fi’om having access to the Luce Line trail or from handicap accessibility to the trail. The berms will have natural vegetation. McMillan asked if the parking lot was used by cars. Van Zomeren reported yes, when it is dry, and this is the intended use. McMillan asked if it will it be marked for parking. Van Zomeren said the DNR wanted it for parking, and Gappa says it needs to be filled in order to be used for parking. There were no public comments. McMillan moved. Smith seconded, to approve for conditional use permit. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0.