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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 1985. PAGE 5 #915 AMUNDSON Roland Amundson stated that when he bought the property it (Cont.) contained the existing boathouse. Amundson noted the steep slope of his lakeshore lot and noted the boathouse actually holds up the steep bank. Zoning Administrator Mabusth submitted pictures to the Planning Commission illustrating the lakeshore yard after the mature trees were removed. Mabusth also submitted pictures showing the boathouse and the steep slope. Mabusth noted the problem with the boat�ouse is that it is a non- conforming structure and the applicant has made repairs or additions to the structure within the 0-75' setback area. Mabusth stated that staff would recommend that the access stairs and landing be moved to tie in with the platform/foundation of the boathouse. Roland Amundson gave the Planning Commission the history of the property. Amundson stated that there is a very steep slope on the property leading down to the Lakeshore. Amundson stated that after he bought the home he began the clean up of the lot. Amundson stated that he has a petition signed by all neighbors except one in favor of his proposal. Amundson agreed to staff s recommendation to reduce the size of the stairs from 6' to 4'. Kelley asked the applicant if the mature trees were dead when he cut them down. Amundson stated 'hat the trees that were removed were diseased and dear Amundson stated that one tree hid fallen into the crotch or another tree which appeared to be alive but was not. Amundsen introduced Stephen Cahoon, the man who cut down the trees, to verify his statement regarding the trees. Stephen Cahoon stated that he was the person who removed the trees and concurred with Amundson that the trees were either dead or diseased. Cahoon noted that some of the trees that had fallen ir' ine another were actually dangerous. Mary Butler of 3145 Casco Circle stated that from her view the trees appeared to be alive f rom her home but that the trees are gone and nothing can bring back the mature trees. Butler noted that she has reviewed the proposal of Amundson and has no "problems with the proposal. Butler noted that the applicant has improved the property considerably by removing the debris. Butler stated that she would prefer the applicant just leave the lakeshore yard as is (since the bank has restored itself with day lilies) rather than continue with the proposed landscaping plan. Butler noted her concern with the bank eroding and possibly affecting her lakesh,-e bank as well. Chair-, , Callahan closed the public hearing at 8:47 p.m.