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r I ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 21,1997 (#7 - #2257 Dennis A. Meyer - Continued) Shirley Bull, 4690 Tonkaview, asked if the variance was approved, if it would be setting a precedent for the neighborhood due to the lot size. Gaffron said the LR-IB Zoning District requires one acre lots but the lot sizes in the Tonkaview neighborhood range from .39 to 1.61 acres. There are 11 lots that are larger and 7 that are equal to or smaller than applicants, so he does not view the request as setting a precedent as it falls within the average. Bull noted that the applicant also owns 4655 Tonkaview, the lot to the south. She questioned whether the apnlicant was taking land from this property to add to the proposed lot to make it adequate in s Gaffron said there is no intent to make a lot line rearrangement and the two lots are separate lots of record. McMillan noted that the driveway on the west side would be used to access two tuckunder garages to the south. With five planned garages, she voiced concern with runoff to the south from it. Smith asked if a drainage plan was being requested. Gaffron said the drainage plan has been submitted but has not yet been reviewed with the City Engineer regarding continued drainage to the south. He questioned whether the north half of the house could be made to drain to the north but noted the lots across the road are all lower than Tonkavi-iw and questioned how it would affect the properties to the north. The additional hard surface will add to the drainage. Gaffron said a stormwater pond might be necessary. Lindquist said approval could be subject to drainage approval by the City Engineer. The applicant said he would be willing to do what is necessary. Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2257 for lot area variance subject to acceptable grading and drainage plans approved by the City Engineer. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#8) #2258 GERALD A. WALSH 180 BIG ISLAND . VARIANCE PUBIC HEARING 8:20-8:22 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the request is for a lot area variance. He indicated that the RS District ordinance w as adopted in 1983 w hich defined combining a group of parcels as a Record Lot granting them lot area variances and the majority deemed buildable. The property owners were required at that time to file formal documentation to acquire this variance. The applicant is