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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 16, 1994 ( #13) #1930 MARGARET B. COST, 255 BROWN ROAD SOUTH - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) elevations on the survey did not appear to reflect the real elevations that exist today. Mabusth noted that the topographic information had been provided with the Byfield Plat review and no land alterations had taken place on the subject property. Discussion ensued regarding the possible location of the septic system. Nolan stated he felt that the house could be redesigned to fit into the buildable area on the site and reduce the size of the building footprint. Discussion ensued regarding alternative locations for the driveway and the house. Chair Schroeder stated that the Commission was only acting on the structural setback variance from the tributary. It was moved by Peterson, seconded by Berg, to recommend approval of #1930 structural setback variance from a protected tributary for Margaret B. Cost at 255 Brown Road South subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Ayes 5, nays 1. Nolan stated he felt the house was too ambitious for the site. ( #14) #1931 MEGAN TULLY AND JAMES MCMANUS, 1910 SHADYWOOD ROAD - . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Schroeder noted that the Certificate of Mailing and the Affidavit of Publication were on file with the City. Gaffron reviewed the staff report and stated that staff recommended approval of the request to replace a lakeshore retaining wall and stairway, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. James McManus stated that they do not plan to do any work on the north side so they are in agreement with the staff report. He stated they would do everything possible to minimize erosion. He stated they would prefer to use keystone instead of timbers. Chair Schroeder noted this was a public hearing; no one present wished to speak. Rowlette inquired if the keystone would change anything, and Gaffron responded that it wouldn't, indicating it was just a different material with a somewhat different look than timber. Nolan inquired if the applicants had considered what they would do to stabilize the area immediately adjacent to the lake, possibly by adding boulders or additional rip rap to stabilize the shoreline. McManus indicated he would consider doing this. It was moved by Nolan, seconded by Rowlette, to recommend approval of #1931 Conditional Use PermitNariance for Megan Tully and James McManus at 1910 Shadywood Road to allow replacement of a retaining wall structure, with the conditions that the vegetation be replaced, a work plan be submitted to the City, and the time limit for construction be a period of two weeks from commencement of work. Ayes 6, nays 0. 0