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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 15, 2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#04-3057 DON HENDERSON, CONTINUED) Kempf commented it is a shame when a unique area gets developed, but that he sees no reason to not proceed forward with the application given the rights of the property owner. Fritzler requested the building pad be defined in the resolution. Gundlach noted there is a maximum of three bedrooms given the_ size of the septic system. Jmgens inquired when the property was purchased. Henderson stated the property was purchased in 1957 and that his intent is to sell the property to the Palms. Kempf moved, Winkey seconded, to recommend approval of Application #04-3057, Michael Palm and Don Henderson, 560 Big Island, granting of a lot area variance to construct a seasonal cabin on an existing vacant lot, subject to the City Engineer approving a gracling plan at the building permit phase and conformance with all hardcover, structural coverage, setback, and septic requh'ements, with the understanding that the residence will not exceed three bedrooms. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. (Recess taken at 7:13-7:18 p.m.) 6. #04-3060 MICHAEL AND DONNA EBERTZ, 1220 TONKA WA ROAD, AFTER-TBE- FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 7:19 p.m. -7:40 p.m. Cindy Kist, Landscape Architect, was_ present on behalf of the Applicants. Curtis stated the applicants are requesting after-the-fact approval for a conditional use permit in order to construct a boulder wall and re-grade the lake yard. A hardcover variance is also necessary due to the change in the hardcover percentage proposed. TI1e applicants are proposing to increase the hardcover within the 0-75' zone from 7.84 percent to 8.7 percent, which amounts to 292 square feet of hardcover. Curtis noted a history and analysis of the prope1ty is outlined in Exhibit L. Staff recommends approval of the application subject to the submittal of a plan showing the elimination of the upper tier of walls to the greatest extent possible, compliance with the City Engineer's recommendations; and any additional conditions or revisions the Planning Commission may wish to add. Ms. Kist stated according to the report, it would not be difficult to revise the grading plan regarding the upper retaining wall. Kist stated she is unsure what is meant regarding the steeper slope contained in the report. Ralm stated the slope appears to be gradual in that area and that he would not be receptive to the upper tiers. Ralm stated it also appears that one course of the lower retaining wall could also be removed. · Ralm PAGE13