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• MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 20, 1994 ( #5) #1938 DOUG OLSON, 537 PARK LANE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING Doug Olson was present. Chair Schroeder noted that the Certificate of Mailing and the Affidavit of Publication were on file with the City. Mabusth reviewed the proposal and the variances requested. She reviewed the existing hardcover on the property and noted that the applicant was requesting a 4.7% hardcover variance in the 75 -250 setback area. Discussion ensued regarding the distance of the proposed house from the top of the bluff and the setbacks of other houses in the area from the top of the bluff. It was noted that some of the houses are built within the bluff. Lindquist commented he would like to see the house moved back 10 feet to put the deck farther away from the bluff. Rowlette commented she would like to see hardcover at 25 %. Discussion ensued regarding the size of the house and the deck and garage. It was felt that the house should be moved closer to the street which would reduce the amount of the hardcover because the driveway would be reduced in length. Doug Olson asked if it would be possible to vacate some of the right -of -way and Mabusth responded that it was unlikely until the City Comprehensive Storm Water Plan is completed. Mr. Olson stated he did not have a problem moving the house 10 feet away from the bluff. • Discussion ensued regarding the decks and whether they could be reduced and Mr. Olson stated he was not willing to remove them. Chair Schroeder commented that given the results of the discussion, he felt the changes recommended by the Planning Commission were too conceptual to forward the application to the Council without their reviewing it in it's final form. He recommended that they table the application to allow the applicant to make the recommended changes to the plans. Discussion ensued regarding the changes recommended. The Planning Commission recommended that the plans reflect the house being moved 10 feet from the bluff, the hardcover area in the 0 -75 setback area at 1.4% and the hardcover area in the 75 -250 setback area not to exceed 26% to 29 %. The Planning Commission also recommended a 6' setback from the street. Chair Schroeder stated that the Planning Commission wants to see the final plans before the application is sent on to the City Council. It was moved by Rowlette, seconded by Lindquist to table #1938 Variances for Doug Olson, 537 Park Lane, to allow him to make the recommended changes to the plans. Ayes 7, nays 0. ( #6) #1939 TIMOTHY OTTEN, 425 TURNHAM ROAD - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING Timothy Otten was present. Chair Schroeder noted that the Certificate of Mailing and the • Affidavit of Publication were on file with the City. Mabusth reviewed the staff report and the hardships of the property which make it difficult to construct the garage within the required setbacks. 4