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r MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 16, 1997 (pS - H2247 Wayne Holmes - Continued) Lindquist moved. Smith seconded, to approve Application #2247 with the understanding that the building cannot be closer than 10' to any property line or other stmcture, at a maximum of 825 s.f, with retaining walls to be approved by the City Engineer, and p ans submitted to staff prior to construction. The appUcaW asked if a separate permit was required for the retaining walls. Gaffron said it would be part of the building permit approval. Vote: Ayes 5. Nays 0. (#9) #2248 - DAVID AND JODI RAHN, 1385 REST POINT ROAD - VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 8:40-9:02 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted, The Applicant was present. Van Zomeren reported that the application is a proposal for construction of an addition to an existing cabin to square off the residence and restore an existing deck and screen porch. The .3 acre property is located in the one acre zoning district. The structure is locate m the 0-75' setback. A hardcover variance is required to increase the hardcover Ifom 9,^ to 19%. Lot area and lakeshore setback variances are required A conditional use pemut for land alteration is required for any alteration or excavation in the flood plain and 0-75’ setback from the shoreline. Van Zomeren reviewed the topography of the property notmg that the shoreline contour is at the 924.9* elevation. The 930* contour tbUows the lakeshore; the 932' contour traverses the property, so the middle portion of the lot is considered to be in the flood plain. The concern is where the 931.5' elevation is located. The applicant said he has lived on WUdhurst Trail s'mee 1975. He noted that the five other homes west of this property is evenly setback as proposed for this residence. There were no public comments. Stoddard inquired what the Watershed District’s comments were. Rahn said the Watershed did not require any mitigation for the entiy, deck, and screen porch as there are on post footings. Stoddard suggested relocating the structure to lessen the variances required. Rahn said his history as a contractor and building official relates to his desire to restore the cabin with the addition to square it off and has not considered relocation; more flood plain mitigation would be required, and its present location is the high spot on the property. He would like to maintain the character of the property. He noted that m order to move the structure behind the 75 ’ setback would require use of a holding area in that setback. Stoddard noted that mitigation can occur elsewhere.