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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17,1998 (#2395 BRENT BENTROTT, Continued) width to maintain an adequate bench of three to one for safely and mowing. Stoddard commented the sleep embankment might require retaining walls, which would also increase hardcover. Lindquist staled this property will exceed the allowable hardcover in all three zones if the application is approved and will require variances in both the 75 ’-250 ’ and 250'-500 ’ setbacks. Lindquist stated he would probably vole against this application with the proposed hardcover. Van Zomeren staled that the new hardcover numbers were not provided with the revised plan. Chair Smith stated the Planning Commission probably cannot act on this application without the new hardcover numbers. Stoddard staled the surveyor or Applicant should be notified by City Staff that hardcover needs to be calculated before the meeting. Mrs. Benlrolt stated they would like to relocate the garage closer to the residence to allow elderly relation the ability to visit them year-round, noting they weren't aware they couldn't relocate the garage. Mr. Benlrolt stated Bruce Vang, building inspector, has been out to view the property and followed his suggestions to utilize the platted, unopened street and to construct a new garage because in his view the existing garage was a hazard since they had to back out onto the street. Stoddard stated it has not been the philosphy of the Planning Commission to vacate or allow use of platted, unopened street for private driveways. Stoddard stated the Applicant will need to review the possible need for retaining walls, amount of fill, and new hardcover numbers, noting the Planning Commission cannot act on this application until those issues are addressed. Berg expressed concerns over the driveway being close to the neighboring house and the impact the noise and headlights would have on the adjoining property. Schroeder suggested tabling the application to allow the Bentrolts time to address these issues. Chair Smith stated she would prefer a plan without retaining walls if possible, and suggested the Applicant continue to v/ork with City Staff on the hardcover and engineering issues. Mr. Bentrott stated they applied for the vacation to eliminate setback for the three-season porch. Hawn staled the vacation probably would not be approved. Mr. Bentrott stated in his opinion he has three options; 1) keep existing garage; 2) reconsider the application v/ithout the ten foot vacation of Bluff Street; and 3) proceed with the revised plan, which is the most costly. Hawn remarked in her view those options are not viable due to the increased hardcover. Schroeder suggested tabling the matter, noting he is not prepared to give guidance on this application due to the engineering issues that need to be addressed. Stoddard suggested the Applicant continue to work with City Staff in an effort to resolve some of Page 6