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• MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 18, 1994 (#7) #1912 TIM HILLMAN, 400 LEAF STREET - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) Smith inquired about the old building materials on the property and whether they would be used in the new construction or removed. Hillman responded they would be removed. Berg inquired if Mr. Hillman intended to do the construction himself of have it done, and Hillman responded he would do it himself with the assistance of a couple of friends. He proposed to have the outside construction completed by fall and intended to complete the interior during the winter months. Nolan commented he was uncomfortable with the setback variances and he felt they should be reworked so that they eliminated the side setback variance. Lindquist agreed, and noted he would like to see as few variances as possible. Peterson commented he felt the proposed plans were an improvement to the property but he felt that the variances should be eliminated on the south side. Smith asked if any accessory structures would be removed, and Hillman responded not as long as they were under the lot coverage limit. Nolan inquired if there would be a time limit placed on the construction and Mabusth responded that such limitations are spelled out in the Municipal Code. It was moved by Peterson, seconded by Berg, to recommend approval of #1912 Variances • for Tim Hillman, 400 Leaf Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall establish and adhere to time limits for the construction. 2. The exterior of the garage shall match the construction materials of the new house; this is to be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 3. All exterior storage violations shall be removed prior to issuance of a building permit. 4. The City Engineer shall review the drainage concerns and work with the applicant to resolve problems. Ayes 4, nays 2. Smith and Nolan voted nay. ( #8) #1913 GREG J. TRUCHINSKI, 1580 FOX STREET - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING Greg Truchinski was present and requested that he be allowed to keep the tower in its present location because it provided less of an impact on adjacent properties. Mrs. David McMillan was present and stated that the proposed location for the tower will have a visual impact on their property but it would be greater if the tower was located further up the hill. She asked if the crossbars on the tower could be lower, which would reduce the impact on their property. 5