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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1997 <br />(#8 - #2290 Elaine and Steve Silus - Continued) <br />During public comments, Pat Spilseth, the next-door neighbor, said she receives the <br />runoff on her property. During a heavy rainstorm this summer, the water came within <br />inches of her door. She indicated that the applicant has offered no accommodations to <br />this problem which had never existed before the construction began. <br />Lindquist asked Spilseth if she has seen the present proposal. Spilseth said she has not. <br />Spilseth said the new grading has created difficulties by raising the level of the home. <br />The old house was on the same elevation level as her home. She reported that the <br />driveway was found inadequate for access immediately after construction began but the <br />work was never stopped. Spilseth said the garage should be changed from a side-loading <br />garage to a double car straight-in garage from Casco Pt. Rd., like other garages in the <br />neighborhood. <br />Van Zomeren reported that neither Gappa nor the City Engineer have reviewed the plans. <br />Schroeder said it was critical to solve the problems. He asked why the plan was just <br />submitted at the beginning of the meeting. <br />Silus said he had been out of town and only received the plans himself. He has not <br />reviewed them either. The plan includes an engineered wall instead of the previous <br />boulder wall. <br />Lindquist noted the applicant was aware of these problems a month ago yet waited until <br />now to address them. <br />Schroeder read letters into the record from Judith Boy Ian, 3195 Casco Point, and Susan <br />Smith Swanson, 3229B Casco Circle, both in opposition to the plan. <br />Van Zomeren noted Bruce Vang, City Inspector, was present to answer any questions. <br />Lindquist said the information provided would have to be reviewed. He noted the plan <br />would have to satisfy both the City Engineer and neighbors. He said the application <br />would require tabling. <br />Silus indicated that snow removal will not change. <br />Schroeder suggested the applicant change the garage and access it from the street side. <br />Silus said that would be costly. He feels the drainage problem will improve with the <br />newly submitted plan. He noted the problem will exist until construction is completed.