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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 16, 1994 • ( #6) #1915 GEORGE APPLEBAUM, 4109 HIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING Chair Schroeder noted that the Certificate of Mailing and the Affidavit of Publication were on file with the City. Mabusth discussed the staff report and reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission. Rowlette and Nolan stated that they would like to see additional reduction of hardcover within the 0 -75 setback area. Chair Schroeder noted that there should not be any plastic located in this area and the second access stairs in the 0 -75 and they were looking for additional hardcover reductions. George Applebaum stated he needed the second walkway to get his lawn mower to the different levels and also he has elderly parents who have difficulty with steps. Nolan stated that it would still be possible to push the lawn mower over grass, and Mr. Applebaum concurred that would be possible. He discussed other areas of hardcover he was willing to remove. The cost of maintaining the boat house was discussed. Rowlette stated she felt that the applicant should reduce the amount of hardcover and the amount of the other variances, and she felt the request should be tabled. Discussion ensued regarding the amount of hardcover on the lot. Nolan stated that he felt this was a very intensely developed lot, and he would like to see the amount of hardcover reduced. Chair Schroeder noted this was a public hearing, but no one wished • to address the Commission. Applebaum stated that they were not doing any construction in the bluff area and Mabusth illustrated this area on the survey. She stated that the concerns were the visual impact and potential for erosion and the construction was within the required setback area. Chair Schroeder commented that he felt the hardcover was the main issue and he would like to see it reduced significantly so that it was closer to the ordinance requirements. Applebaum inquired if removal of the deck by the boat house would help and Nolan responded affirmatively, and noted that would be moving in the right direction. It was moved by Schroeder, seconded by Lindquist, to recommend approval of #1915 Variances for George Applebaum at 4109 Highwood Road, with the provision that the boat house deck be removed in addition to areas #11 and #12 and the plastic underliners because the steep topography has created undue hardship for the applicant. Ayes 5, nays 1. Rowlette stated she felt more hardcover reduction should be done and was not comfortable forwarding the request to the City Council. ( #7) #1918 JAMES K. AND JULIE ANN LYNCH- DANIELS, 1225 ORONO OAKS DRIVE - RENEWAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING • Gaffron reviewed the staff report and stated that staff recommended approval of the request for renewal of a wetland setback variance and conditional use permit for 4