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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2000 (#2559 Gilbert Gehle, Continued) Hawn inquired whether any drainage problems currently exist. The resident stated no. Weinberger stated any proposed retaining wall will need to stay within the allowable hardcover. Kluth inquired whether any grading is proposed in the north 0-75'. Gehle stated they do not plan on doing any grading in the north 0-75' setback. Gehle commented they may place some paving stones down to the lake, but will limit the hardcover to a minimum. Kluth commented the issues are the proposed hardcover in the south 0-75' and the 75-250' setback. Kluth recommended the Applicant keep the concerns of the neighbor in mind when doing any grading. Hawn inquired whether a large amount of grading will be necessary once the existing house is removed. Gehle stated some fill will be needed by the garage. Gehle stated the elevation of the house will dictate how much fill is required. Smith noted the City did not allow any grading within the 0-75' setback on the two previous applications. Hawn stated she would like to know the specific amount of fill proposed to be used as well as the amount of grading to be completed on this property. Gehle requested the Planning Commission consider allowing him to change the contour of the land within the 0-75' setback area and to allow him to keep the house at a reasonable level. Gehle stated the ideal situation would be to lower the house and do the grading that was previously approved. Hawn stated the Planning Commission would be more comfortable knowing the exact amount of fill to be moved as well as the grading that is being proposed. Hawn stated the Planning Commission needs to know the impact to the grading and drainage before they can approve the elevation of the house. Kluth stated he is not fully aware of what was previously approved. Gaffron stated his recollection of this application is that the two large trees on top of the knoll were approved to be cut down, as well as the knoll. Gaffron commented there were no proposed changes to the grade in front of the house, with the City requiring a land alteration permit in the 0-75' setback to allow for the placement of fill after the structure is removed, with the contours on either side being matched. Gaffron commented the Planning Commission needs to be cautious about changing the contour of the property in order to create a walkout. Gehle stated he was unaware he would need the figures for the amount of fill to be moved tonight. Weinberger stated in the previous application the owners were proposing to return the land back to its original natural contour, with the elevation of the house remaining the same as the previous house. Hawn indicated a conditional use permit is required if the Applicant plans to move more than 500 cubic yards of fill. Page 12