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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 15, I998 Cit\ Staff is recommending submittal of a revised grading plan, limiting the hardcover to 6765 square feet overall, no walkout, and evaluating whether grading of the hill is appropriate in the 0-75' O'Keefe stated he is willing to reduce hardcover by eliminating a portion of the drivc\\a\-. air Smith commented she had hoped the hardcover discrcpanc\- could have been resolved prior to tonight s meeting. O’Keefe stated that he calculated the hardcover at 8,665 square feet based on his own measurements. Gaffron noted that the staff did not calculate the current hardcover but relied upon an existing survey. Gaffron commented he would prefer hav ing the O'Keefe’s surv ev or calculate the amount of hardcover currently existing rather than have City Staff rev iew the propertv. Gaffron hardco^r^foS propert Planning Commission to decide upon is what is the appropriate O’Keefe inquired why there are differences in hardcover requirements between Wavzata and Orono when they share the same lake. McMillan indicated Orono's ordinances governing hardcover ^tH^cd grading will be done in the area where the residence is presently It was the wncensus of the Planning Commission that a revised grading plan needs to be submitted in order to allow them to make a determination on a variance and conditional use permit. O'Keefe indicated he would be able to supply a revised grading plan bv Tluirsda.v. !n smith whether Mr. O’Keefe would be vv illing to reduce hardcover m the 75-250 zones, O Keefe stated he would be in favor of reducing hardcover, noting that the anning Commission had recommended hardcover be limited to 40% at its last mtx'ting. which he h^ attempt^ to comply with. O’Keefe’s architect has designed the residence with special pavers which would ell low' water to pass through. Commissioners agreed that grading to blend in with the neighbor’s propertv was acceptable with an approved grading plan. ’ Chair Smith inquired whether anyone from the public wislied to comment on this application. * forTws^pro^rtv^'*' Peprcsentative, inquired whv 40% hardcov cr was being recommended Gaffron reported that 40% in the 75-250’ zone was suggested as a figure that could be obtainable for parcel of land. Since the Applicant is now proposing to raze the existing structure, the property would be considered as a new buildablc lot, and the standard hardcover requirements would be in effect. There was no further public comment. Hawn stated she would like hardcover to be reduced from 40'yo. noting that no vote was taken on