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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 21, 1993 ZONING FILE #1831 -CONT. Eng I e r s t at e d h e w o u I d I i k e to as k h i s at to r n e y p r i o r to co mm i t t i n g to an easement. He noted the area has been used by the City for many years without problems. He added they would prefer to remove a portion of the bituminous instead of the plastic, however, 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. Eng I er stated they have worked we I I with the City in the past and would prefer to leave things as they are. Mr. Eng I er added they wou Id 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 Row I et te, seconded by Lindquist, to r·ecommend approval of Application #1831 for Edward Engler, 3450 Birch Lane, for variances to construct an addition to his existing residence, subject to al I the hardcover removed as shown on the plan and with the added condition that a drainage plan b:e submitted with th-e bui I ding permit application. Ayes 7, nays O. (#4) #1832 SCOTT A. MABUSTH, 740 NORTH BROWN ROAD -VARIANCE -PUBLIC HEARING 8:05 -8:10 P.M. The Affidavit of Pub! ication and Certificate of Mai I ing were noted. Scott Mabusth was present. Weckman explained the applicant seeks a variance to construct a 10x16' shed in the front of his principal residence. An existing shed w i I I be removed. The shed w i I I be set back 146' from the street lot I ine. The hardship is the topography to the rear of the residence, and the only flat area is used for the septic system. Phi I Nelson, surveyor, added the net increase is 32 square feet, no mature trees wi 11 be disturbed and very I ittle grading wi 11 be required. 6