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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 1 ^ 1994 (/TT) #1899 DONALD AND CAROLYN UDELL, 1210 LOMA LINDA AVT^JE VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING Planning and Zoning Administrator Mabusth reviewed the staff report. Donald Udell stated that the well was still in the same location and they used it, which prohibited expansion in that direction. He reviewed the proposed addition and discussed possibilities for hardcover removal. He noted they use the small storage shed to store gasoline as they don ’t like to store gas in the garage. He noted several areas where he could remove some hardcover. Commissioner Nolan stated he had counted 12 garage stalls and there were other vehicles stored in the yard. He noted that since there did not appear to be any shortage ot storage space, that some of the boats and other equipment should be stored inside. Commissioner Smith stated the large boat on the property should be stored off-site as it was illegal to have it where it was. Mr. Udell commented there were many similar boats stored in a similar manner in the area. He stated that the two trailers won ’t fit into the garage. Discussion ensued and it was commented that while the Commission understood the outside storage problems, the ordinance was still enforceable when applications were submitted for review and approval. Scott Udell, the applicant’s son, stated that the trailers will not fit into the garages; how'ever, there were possibilities for storing some of the other boats and equipment inside. Exterior storage on the site was discussed. Commissioner Lindquist inquired about the amount of hardcover which could be removed. Mr. Udell responded that the shed was % square feet, and while he would like to keep it, he would remove it if necessary. He described an area of hardcover which had been installed on the site due to water problems. Carolyn Udell explained their attempts to reduce erosion along the house because the topography in the area creates drainage problems for them. She explained the location of the rock and fabric, and noted that since it had been installed two years ago they had not had the water problems. She was concerned about them reoccurring if the Commission were to require its removal. Discussion ensued regarding drainage concerns and possible means ot reducing the amount of hardcover in the 75-250 area. Mr. Udell stated he was willing to remove the large shed, and would move the smaller shed into the 250-500 area. Commissioner Nolan commented he felt there was an excessive amount of exterior storage on the site and he requested that the yard be cleaned up and things put away inside. Chairman Schroeder stated he was willing to recommend approval of the application subject to removal of the two sheds and the hardcover and he felt the boat should be relocated on the property and the items stored outside should be moved inside. Mr. Udell asked if he could fence the area behind the large garage and store the speed boat there. The Commission felt that the upper story of the garage would provide some screening for it and it might provide a solution. 8