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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1985 PAGE 7 #886 RICHARD RAGATZ 1945 CONCORDIA STREET VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 9:00-10:03 PM Richard Zoning mailing present Ragatz and David Kirscht were present. Assistant Administrator Gaffron noted the certificate of and the affidavit of publication. There was no one from the audience for this application. David Kirscht presented a slide show of the subject property. Rovegno asked Ragatz if he had removed any trees within the 0- 75' setback zone of the lakeshore. Richard Ragatz stated that he removed several dead elm trees within that lakeshore area. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that the City is currently reviewing the Krutzig variance application for a deck addition. Gaffron noted that Krutzig has come up with innovative ideas to eliminate hardcover under decks that the City is considering. Gaffron stated that the City Engineer has not yet responded to this new hardcover method and that the City has taken no formal action on the application yet. Richard Ragatz noted that the neighbors do not want the deck off the side of the home because it would be in their bedroom window. Ragatz explained that he has submitted letters from the neighbors giving thei r approval of his variance request. Ragatz stated that he removed some existing cement and sidewalks and would be adding spaced, wooden decking which shouldn't be considered hardcover because it has spaces that the water can seep through. Ragatz stated that the house was built. in 1922 before the City had setback regulations. Ragatz claimed narrow side yards as a hardship noting that placing the deck elsewhere would be too close a proximity to the neighbors. Sime felt that the outcome of the Krutzig application is essential in deciding this applicaiton. Sime noted that the City may be on the course of redefining their standards for decking as hardcover; if not, then this application would likely be denied under the current zoning regulations on hardcover. Sime suggested tabling the application until Council decides on the Krutzig application. Richard Ragatz stated that he has the contractor ready to do the work now and if he waits that the contractor': price will go up since contractors are in demand in the spring.