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MINUTES OF THE � <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 20,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> pad depth; the topography; and the proximity and elevation of County Road 51 create practical difficulties <br /> making development of the property challenging. <br /> The applicant's proposal to construct a 17' x 12' two-level addition on the lakeside of the home in the <br /> location of an existing 6-foot wide deck/walkway will not extend closer to the lake, bluff, or further into <br /> the bluff impact zone than the existing larger deck and patio. The area between the home and the top of <br /> bluff consists of a flat and stable-appearing yard. The applicant is not proposing to extend into or down <br /> the bluff slope. It does not appear construction of the addition will compromise the stability of the bluff. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the requested variances with the following conditions: <br /> 1. Applicant shall comply with the permitting requirements of the MCWD. <br /> 2. Applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the City Engineer and Building Official <br /> during the permit review and construction process, including but not limited to the following: <br /> a. Submittal of engineering information due to the possibility of fill soils used to create <br /> a stable building pad for the existing home. <br /> b. The proposed structure shall be required to be installed on suitable original soils or <br /> engineered corrected soils which would need to be tested and approved by the <br /> designing engineer. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Rob Eldridge, Ridge Creek Custom Homes, stated Staff has done a great job at presenting all the <br /> information and they will definitely comply with Staff conditions as set forth in their report. <br /> Acting Chair Landgraver opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Acting Chair Landgraver closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. <br /> Thiesse stated his only concern is regarding the stability of the bank. Thiesse noted the applicant is <br /> talking about soils and existing engineering and that he would like the City's engineer to provide an <br /> opinion about the global stability of the bank. <br /> Curtis asked if he means the applicant's engineer or the City Engineer. <br /> Thiesse stated he is not interested in a big study but that he would like an engineering opinion on the <br /> stability of the bank that says it is okay. Thiesse asked if the bluff ordinances are in place for stability <br /> issues or view issues. <br /> Curtis indicated it is for stability primarily. <br /> Thiesse stated if someone is going to go into that space,there should be an opinion on the stability. <br /> Landgraver asked if that is something the City has required in the past. <br /> Page 2 of 25 <br />