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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, April 16, 2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#07-3266 Vogue ICF Homes, Continued) Vogstrom stated they experienced the same type of problem off of Shady Oak Road and that he is willing to work with the neighbors on the drainage issues. Vogstrom stated he is confident that he can help lessen the runoff to Mr. Reid's property and that there should be no additional runoff onto his property as a result of this project. Kempf stated the pictures produced by Mr. Reid demonstrate that the icing over the years has caused some of these ponding problems. Reid stated he did install a pipe on his property a number of years ago and that the pipe is now lower than the lake level. The berm has not been receded by the lake and the ponding is not caused by the ice. Reid indicated he has not raised the elevation of his yard like his other neighbors have. Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Vogstrom stated he does plan on relocating the house five or six feet back to help resolve the neighbor's concerns with his view. Zullo stated there appears to be cooperation between the neighbors and recommended that the applicant have a definite drainage and grading plan submitted to the City as well as a revised plan depicting the new location of the residence prior to this application going forward to the City Council. Vogstrom stated he did not find out about the location of the deck being changed until this morning and that he is willing to submit a plan showing the new location of the residence. Vogstrom stated he already has a drainage plan that he has submitted to the City. Kempf concurred that Mr. Reid does have a severe water problem, which would exist even if this property is developed. Kempf stated it appears the drainage in the area would be improved with this project and that he would like to see the hardcover kept at the 3,000 square foot limit. Kempf noted there is a 20' by 22' garage, which allows for very little storage. V ogstrom stated they had to reduce the size of the garage in order to reduce the hardcover and that they are planning on having a storage area above the cars. Kempf stated the Planning Commission had indicated they would be in agreement with the proposed peak height if there were no windows in the gable end of the building, which the applicant has complied with. Kempf moved, Kroeger seconded, Application #07-3266, Vogue ICF Homes on behalf of Karen and Benjamin Milbrath, 1404 Baldur Park Road, to recommend approval of a lot area variance; lot width variance; hardcover variances to allow 16.07 percent in the street side 0-75 foot zone and 43.68 percent hardcover in the 75-150 foot zone, with a maximum hardcover not to exceed 3,000 square feet; a variance not to require maintaining the normally required lot grade elevation; and PAGE 13