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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 21, 1994 is ( #5) DAVID L. AND MARGARET H. VERGEYLE - cont. It was moved by Schroeder, seconded by Lindquist, to approve Application #1909 for David and Margaret Vergeyle, 1485 Green Trees Road, as proposed requiring the approval of variances for the proposed house that will be located within the bluff impact zone with the proviso that the applicants need to make a case to the City Council that there is a compelling reason not to move the house approximately 10' and also recommended approval of up to a 10' street setback variance to accommodate the move of the house. There is to be no further fill to the lakeside of the foundation and the runoff from drains will incorporate appropriate percolation if feasible. Ayes 4, nays 2, 1 abstention. Smith was opposed to approving this application because she was uncertain that leaving the decision up to the applicants as to whether to reposition the house or not was the correct way to proceed. She felt the application was being moved along too quickly. Rowlette understood the investment and redesigns the applicants have worked on but felt part of their problems were related to the design of the house. She thought a different house design with a different driveway approach may help them work within the building envelope. Berg abstained due to a potential conflict of interest. 0 Schroeder noted this was the first application the Planning Commission had dealt with that involved the bluff impact zone. The bluff ordinance made the Vergeyle lot unbuildable. The builder requested that the City advise prospective builders of such ordinances since the Vergeyles had been working on the design of their home for over 1' /z years. He stated 80% of the homes on the lake are built in these zones. Mabusth noted that anytime any of those properties proposed any additions, they would be required to apply for similar variances. The builder felt most of the existing homes did not have erosion problems even though they were built in the bluff impact zone. ( #6) #1910 ORONO SCHOOL DISTRICT #278 795 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD NORTH - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 8:41 P.M. - 8:55 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Neal Lawson was present representing the school district. Mabusth explained this application involves a request to install a storage shed in the northwest comer of the property noting the applicant was unaware of the required 50' setback and is willing to meet this setback. The applicant is also proposing a bleacher /storage structure along the east side of the property adjacent to the tennis courts. • P