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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 18, 1999 (#2539 John and Becki Sundet, Continued) Hawn inquired whether retaining walls will be necessary on both sides of the driveway. Taylor stated that they will need to do some grading on both sides of the driveway and that retaining walls will likely be needed. Taylor noted that they will be reviewing the hardcover in the 0-75' setback to see whether they may be reduced in the future. Lindquist inquired what the hardcover consists of in the 0-75' setback. Taylor stated that some timber edging planter areas and sidewalks are located within the 0-75' setback. Taylor stated that the existing deck does extend slightly into the 0-75' setback and that they would like the deck to remain. Weinberger stated that approximately 85 feet of the deck lies within the 0-75' setback. Hawn inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to reduce the size of the deck. Taylor stated that due to the construction of the deck, they would be unable to reduce the size. Hawn commented that the hardcover is an issue in her opinion. Taylor remarked that the hardcover is being reduced in the 0-75' setback as well as the 250-500' setback. Sundet indicated that he would like to replace the stairway in the 0-75' setback, which will further reduce the hardcover in that zone. Stoddard commented based on the overall plan showing the reduction in hardcover in the two zones, he would be in favor of this application. Lindquist noted that the structural coverage is under the permitted 15 percent. Smith inquired whether the grade of the driveway needs to be addressed at this time. Weinberger stated that they will need to submit a survey prior to the City Council meeting for review and approval by the City Engineer, noting that the proposed grading work should not impact the adjoining properties. Weinberger pointed out that a four foot retaining wall is permitted under City Code. There were no public comments regarding this application. Motion by Stoddard, second by Smith, to recommend approval of Application #2539, 684 Tonkawa Road, granting of a variance to hardcover in the amount of 39.26 percent in the 75-250' setback and a variance to the average lakeshore setback to permit construction of an attached garage and a main floor master bedroom to the residence, subject to the submittal of a grading and drainage plan prior to the City Council meeting for review and approval by City Staff. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. Page 16