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f <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 21,1997 <br />I (#10 - #2260 Benjamin Milbrath - Continued) <br />Van Zomeren passed out photographs of the property. The application is a request for CUP and <br />variance to replace a retaining wall, which has been removed, in the 0-75’ setback with a <br />keystone type wall. A variance is required to remove a walkway on the north side ot the timbers. <br />Grass will replace this area but the retaining wall will encroach into the side yard. Van Zomeren <br />said staff recommends approval. <br />The applicant said his goal is to have less hardcover. Milbrath said the plan would allow the <br />drainage to flow into the front yard instead of the neighboring property and aids in presenting a <br />natural setting. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Hawn noted that the property needs relief as soon as possible. She noted that much of gravel <br />under the deck has swept into the neighboring property and would like to see the gravel removed <br />from the property. Milbrath said the gravel would be left there for now and removed once the <br />walls are in place. He will replace the gravel with wood chips under the deck. Milbrath said the <br />neighbor is pleased with his plan and the improved drainage situation. <br />Schroeder moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2260. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br />Van Zomeren said the application will go before the Council at their July 28 meeting. Milbrath <br />noted that he would not be in attendance. <br />(#11) #2261 TONY EIDEN COMPANY <br />345 LEAF STREET <br />VARIANCE <br />PUBLIC HEARING 8:52-8:54 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />The Applicant was present. <br />Van Zomeren said the application is for a lot area variance for a 1 .77 acre property located in the <br />2 acre minimum LR-1A Zoning District. The applicant is in the process of purchasing the <br />property owned by Tom Meyer. Van Zomeren said Staff is concerned with the lack of a <br />proposed plan but the building pad as outlined should not create any problems. Van Zomeren <br />said she would recommend screening from the Luce Line.