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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 21, 1993 ZONING FILE #1831 - CONT. Engler stated he would like to ask his attorney prior to conir.ii tt i ng to an easement. He noted the area has been used by the City for many years witnout problems. He added they would prefer to remove a portion of the bituminous instead of the plastic, howev3r, they realized the need to allow it to remain for City use. Nolan asked if they would consider the easement if the legal ramifications could be worked out. Mrs. Engler stated they have worked well with the City in the past and would prefer to leave things as they are. Mr. Engler added They would prefer not to encumber the property with an easement. Chair Schroeder asked If It would be possible to reduce the proposal so a lot coverage variance would not be necessary. Mrs. Engler stated they have already reduced the addition. It was moved by Rowlette, seconc.ed by Lindquist, to recommend approval of Application #1831 for Edward Engler, 3450 Birch Lane, for variances to construct an addition to his existing residence, subject to all the hardcover removed as shown on the plan and with the added condition that a drainage plan be submitted with the building permit application. Ayes 7, nays 0. (#4) #1832 SCOTT A. MABUSTH, 740 NORTH BROWN ROAD - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 8:05 - 8:10 P.M. The AffidavIt of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Scott Ma.'usth was present. Weckman ex|. ained the applicant seeks a variance to construct a 10x16’ shed in the front of his principal residence. An existing shed will be removed. The shed will be set back 146’ from the street lot line. The hardship is the topography to the rear of the residence, and the only flat area is used for the septic system. Phil Nelson, surveyor, added the net increase is 32 square feet, no mature trees will be disturbed and very little grading will be requI red.