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• MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 18, 1994 ( #13) #1919 TY BUCEY, 2677 CASCO POINT ROAD, VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) James Cradit, the architect for the petitioner, showed a photograph taken from the water showing the existing homes illustrating how the proposed house would look compared to the existing houses. He believed the applicant's proposed house followed the natural curve of the land and was a natural extension of the development in the area. Lindquist asked the petitioner to have the topographical information available at the next Planning Commission meeting. Bill Miller, who lived next to the Smerlings, stated he felt that the applicant should not be penalized by the location of the lot. He noted that with the new roof line on the house the runoff will not run onto the Smerlings property. He felt that the proposed house was not much larger than the original house and falls within the codes. He supported the proposed plan. Irene Standoff, stated her house was 31 feet tall and is presently the tallest house in the neighborhood. She supported the proposed plan. John Scherven, 2649 Casco Point Road, stated he was in favor of the house. Carl Shutts, 2665 Casco Point Road, stated he felt that • the new house would be a great improvement to the neighborhood. He was concerned about the drainage which will result from the new house but felt that he could work with the owner and the architect to resolve any problems. He had no problems with the height of the proposed house. Dick Putnam, 2765 Casco Point Road, stated that he had found it necessary to remodel his house because it was falling down, so he had empathy with the applicant's dilemma. He felt that the new house would present an opportunity to resolve some of the existing drainage problems in the area. He requested the Planning Commission to look at what the neighborhood could become, rather than what it has been in the past. James Cradit discussed the drainage problems and noted that they have been looked at. He reviewed the plans and noted that they have been able to divert the drainage flow to reduce some of the runoff. Chair Schroeder requested that the drainage plans be discussed at the next meeting. He inquired if the applicant would be able to remove some of the fill and lower the house to reduce the height and alleviate some of the drainage problems. Discussion ensued regarding the drainage flow patterns and the possibility of diverting some of the flow down to the roadway. Chair Schroeder closed the public hearing. Smith and Nolan commented they felt the house was too high and the lot coverage was too intense. Chair Schroeder thanked the residents for Igtheir input and thanked them for attending the meeting. 10