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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 15, 1998 (//3 - #2370 Gary O'Keefe - Continued) City Staff is recommending submittal of a revised grading plan, limiting the hardcover to 6765 square feet overall, no walkout, and evaluating whether grading of the hill is appropriate in the 0-75' zones. O’Keefe stated he is willing to reduce hardcover by eliminating a portion of the driveway. Chair Smith commented she had hoped the hardcover discrepancy could have been resolved prior to tonight's meeting. O'Keefe stated that he calculated the hardco\ er at 8.66.5 square feet based on his own measurements. Gaffron noted that the staff did not calculate the current hardcover but relied upon an c.xisting survey. Gaffron commented he would prefer ha\ ing the O'Keefe’s sur\e>or calculate the amount of hardcover currently e.xisting rather than have City Staff re\iew the property. Gaffron indicated a bigger issue for the Planning Commission to decide upon is w hat is the appropriate hardcover for this properU’. O'Keefe inquired why there arc differences in hardcover requirements between Wa> zata and Orono when they share the same lake. McMillan indicated Orono's ordinances governing hardcover arc more restrictive. O'Keefe also indicated vciy little grading will be done in the area where the residence is presently situated. It was the concensu- of the Planning Commission that a rev ised grading plan needs to be submitted in order to allow them to make a determination on a variance and conditional use pennit. O'Keefe indicated he would be able to supply a revised grading plan b\ Tliursday. In response to a question by Chair Smith whether Mr. O’Keefe would be willing to reduce hardcover in the 75-250' zones, O'Keefe stated he would be in fa\ or of reducing hardcover, noting that the Planning Commission had recommended hardcoxcr be limited to 40% at its last meeting, which he has attempted to comply with. O'Keefe's architect has designed the residence with special pavers which would allow water to pass through. Commissioners agreed that grading to blend in with the neighbor's property was acceptable with an approved grading plan. Chair Smith inquired whether anyone from the public willed to comment on this application. Diann Goetten, City Council Representative, inquired why 40% hardco\cr was being recommended for this property. Gaffron reported that 40% in the 75-250' zone was suggested as a figure that could be obtainable for this parcel of land. Since the Applicant is now proposing to raze the e.xisting structure, the property would be considered as a new buildablc 'ot, and the standard hardcover requirements would be in effect. There was no further public comment. Hawn stated she would like hardcover to be reduced from 40%. noting that no vote was t,akcn on