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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 16, 1994 ( #12) #1929 ALONZO B. SERAN, III, 4099 HIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) directing of the water flow. Lindquist inquired if the house could be moved closer to the lot line and Mr. Seran responded that he had designed the house to allow more room for the mature Red Oak and Basswood trees which exist as shown on the site plan. Nolan stated he felt that the topography between the house and the lakeshore should be looked at by the City Engineer because it was a very sensitive area. He commented that the City does not normally allow any grading within the 0 -75' setback area. It was moved by Nolan, seconded by Peterson, to recommend approval of #1929 variances for Alonzo B. Seran, III at 4099 Highwood Road, to allow replacement of the principal structure subject to approval of an integrated drainage plan. Ayes 5, nays I. Rowlette stated she would have preferred to have discussed some hardcover removal in the 0 -75' setback area. ( #13) #1930 MARGARET B. COST, 255 BROWN ROAD SOUTH - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING • Chair Schroeder noted that the Certificate of Mailing and the Affidavit of Publication were on file with the City. Mabusth reviewed the staff report. Margaret Cost and Clark Engler, the architect, were present. Nolan inquired what was the grade of the driveway and Mr. Engler responded that it was 9 %. Chair Schroeder noted that this was a public hearing. Adrian and Pam Kearney, 265 South Brown Road, were present and Mr. Kearney stated they were concerned about the driveway's setback from their property line and felt the applicant could reduce the size of the house to meet the setback so the variance would not be required. They were also concerned about the preservation of the trees located in the vicinity of the proposed septic site which provide the only screening between their house and the proposed structure. Mr. Kearney felt that a smaller house would require a smaller septic system. They were also concerned about the driveway and he noted that the County Department of Transportation had stated that they would like to see the existing entrance closed off and a shared entrance created. He stated they would like to work with the applicant to retain as much of the existing circle as possible and preserve some of the trees. Discussion ensued regarding sight distances and possible means of access for both properties. Chair Schroeder commented that the separate driveway had been approved so the Commission could not address that issue, but he felt that the applicant and the Kearney's could work together to resolve this. Pam Kearney stated they feel there is a great deal of erosion which has occurred on the east side of the property which may have created a bluff situation. She noted that the