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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 17, 1995 (#8 - #2011 Tim & Lori Line - Continued' The Applicants were present and were represented by their architect, Blake Bichatiich of Keith Waters & Associates. with tfe instLtton of a drainfield The current proposal .1^ mvolves a hardcoser variance and height variance for an observation tower located in the middle of the structure A drtu^field to the west will treat runoff from 20^% of total hardcover requests. Mabusih also noted a win of area due to a redefinition of the shoreline at the 929 4 elevation on the new s'urvey Staff reviewed the field notes and finally the surveyor's findings lacking any spectfic cniena for defining shorelines adjacent to wetlands either within the City ’s or DNR regulations. Mabusth clariBed how the height of the building is d^e^ned. The highest part of the roof, the observation tower, is 35 The structure is 47 at the peak he^ht from the lakeview. The tower is planned in order to gam more bght with the interior of the structure. Bichanich commented to the members that the tower although needmg a heigta vtm^e. is limited in its affect on the area. The applicant could add volume to the home, which would create a more massive look, without requinng any height variance. It was noted that 20% of the hardcover would be treated through the drainfield s^m. NoTa “ a*S the applicant how this is controUed. Bichanich a<Msed ‘l^e would 1000 gallon runoff tanks, which would be equipped to take in 2 of ronoff in a ^ span Beyond that lime and amount, the excess runoff would leech into the * Iffound A pump with valves would pump out any sediment A cheA v^ve would be LaU«l to eliminate any backup of the system If the system is overburdened, this would result in an overflow spilling out onto the lawn. Schroeder questioned if the house plan was worth the cost to tL archh^ responded that without the treatmem, the result would have been a one-thtrd reduction in the size ot the home. During public comments. Mrs, Erickson of Forest Lake Landing asked the location of the dock. Erickson was concerned with the wetland areas. Tim Line reported approval oi the plans from two neighbors, and the letters of approval were read into the record by Peterson.