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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 10, 1985 PAGE Acting Mayor Frahm moved, Councilmember L. Adams seconded, to approve Resolution #1773, A Resolution approving a variance per revised plans showing no encroachment into the 0-75' setback zone, subject to the drawings to be attached to the resolution. Motion, Ayes (4), Nays (0). Acting Mayor Frahm moved, Councilmember L. Adams seconded, to approve Resolution #1774, A Resolution approving a conditional use permit to allow a guest apartment use per revised plans showing an open appearance in the entrance of the home, subject to the drawings to be attached to the resolution. Motion, Ayes (4), Nays (0). #910 JA14ES HOFF 2056 SHADYWOOD ROAD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION James Hoff was present. Neighbor Neil Blesi of 2064 Shadywood Road was also present. Assistant. Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that the applicant requests permission to regrade his lakeshore yard to better confc,m with his neighbors and create easier maintenance of the yard. Gaffron noted that the original plans did not reflect the applicant's intent and the applicant has revised the plans to show the contours to better match his surrounding neighbors. Gaffron stated that the applicant intends to cut down one of the retaining walls that is in disrepair. Gaffron noted that the grading would extend within 10' of the lakeshore. James Hof f stated that he has tried to mow the yard and it is too difficult with the steep slope. Hoff noted that he has turned over mowers trying to maintain his yard. Acting Mayor Frahm asked what the hardships were to justify granting of this conditional use permit. Assistant Zoning Administratur Gdffrun did note that there is definitely a safety factor in trying to maintain the yard. Gaf f ron reported that according to the neighbor the grade was originally what is proposed now and that the previous owner filled it th-e area. Ca:fron noted that the City Engineer's review of the original pl�n revealed that it would not help inf iltration and may not be benef icial f rom an inf filtration standpoint. Gaffron noted that during a rainfall or snowmelt period, the runoff is slowed at the upper plateau where some infiltration occurs, but whatever hits the steep slope has a high runoff rate. Gaffron explained that with this regrading proposal there would be a gradual slope which might slow the runoff to the lakeshore but might also reduce infiltration. Neil Blesi of 2064 Shady -ood Road noted that he is in favor of the application and that the lot would look better.