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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 18, 1994 ( #8) #1913 GREG J. TRUCHINSKI, 1580 FOX STREET - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) Chair Schroeder commented that the tower was presently located too close to the lot line and should be moved. He noted the alternative was to execute a hold harmless agreement with the City if they were to allow the tower to remain where it presently is located. Mabusth commented that both the David McMillans and Whitney McMillan would have to sign a hold harmless agreement with the City of Orono in order for that to occur. Greg Truchinski stated he would prefer to keep the tower where it is. He stated the most he can lower the bars is ten feet because it's more beneficial to transmission. Chair Schroeder stated he felt that the Planning Commission could approve the Conditional Use Permit and require the hold harmless agreements to be executed. It was moved by Schroeder, seconded by Lindquist, to recommend approval of #1913 Conditional Use Permit for Greg Truchinski, 1580 Fox Street, in its present location, subject to receiving hold harmless agreements from all affected properties subject to review and approval by the City Attorney and receipt of all permits and fees. The variance will run with the tenancy of Mr. Truchinski, and will terminate when he moves away. Ayes 6, nays • 0(#. 9) #1915 GEORGE APPLEBA UM, 41 09 HI GHWOO D ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Schroeder noted that this item would need to be tabled pending the action taken by the City Council on the Bluff Ordinance. However, the item should be discussed by the Planning Commission at that time, if the applicant wished. Mr. Applebaum was present and indicated he would prefer discussion to take place. Mabusth reviewed the staff report and recommended that the item be tabled pending City Council resolution of the bluff ordinance. She reviewed the hardcover on the site and noted that reductions need to be made to achieve the required 15% lot coverage standard. George Applebaum discussed the topography on his property and where the location of the top of the bluff should be according to the new definition. Mabusth noted that staff required clarification regarding the exact dimension of the second level deck and Mr. Applebaum responded that the elevations were correct and not the floor plan, and that deck was a 6' deck. Mabusth noted that the deck area would be added to the structural coverage figures. She stated the proposed garage would be 10' from the street lot line and will be attached and will require a 35' setback from the street. The house does not meet the 35' setback from the street and the second story will require a variance. . Mabusth reviewed the areas of hardcover which do not coincide with the plans but it was noted on the survey, which was done in the winter, and possibly was not accurate and did R