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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#2547, Kimberli and William Abbott, Continued) <br /> Weinberger stated the current application by the Abbotts is simply a request for retention of <br /> the walls and stairway. Their request does not clearly specify whether they will accept removal <br /> of most of the decking. The current application also does not provide the plans that were <br /> required per the 1992 Planning Commission direction. <br /> City Staff reviewed this application as if the construction has not occurred. Staff is recommending <br /> the following: <br /> 1. Approval of land alteration conditional use permit and variance for retaining walls and stairway <br /> to remain, subject to: <br /> a) Removal of all decks except portions necessary as walkways between stairways. Also, <br /> removal of any retaining walls serving merely to support the deck. <br /> b) Modification of retaining walls to eliminate all portions in excess of 3-4 feet high, and to <br /> result in terrace widths not exceeding 3 feet. The intent is to create terraces that can be <br /> suitably planted to screen the wall system. Applicant to submit revised plans for City <br /> Engineer and Planning Commission to submit revised plans for City Engineer and Planning <br /> Commission approval of additional walls to be constructed between remaining walls. <br /> Applicant to provide registered professional engineer certification for the retaining walls. <br /> c) Maximum allowed width of remaining walkways and stairs is 4 feet. <br /> d) Applicant is to submit a planting schedule to provide for vegetative screening of the <br /> remaining retaining walls. Such schedule shall detail the type, location, number and <br /> size of plantings. Planting schedule shall be adhered to with completion of plantings <br /> • within 12 months of completion of retaining wall modifications. <br /> 2. Approval of a hardcover variance only for the retaining walls and four foot walkway/stairway <br /> system. <br /> 3. Applicant to obtain necessary after-the-fact building permit prior to modification of the <br /> retaining walls and stairway system. <br /> 4. Deck near the cabin shall be modified to eliminate encroachment into the 0-75 foot setback <br /> zone. <br /> 5. Applicant to obtain after-the-fact permit for cabin additions constructed without permit. <br /> 6. Recommend Council adoption of"automatic lot area variance" resolution in conjunction with <br /> resolution of after-the-fact variance/CUP/building permit application. <br /> Weinberger stated the Planning Commission may elect to recommend approval of this application <br /> subject to staff receipt and approval of design plans as specified in Item 1 prior to scheduling this <br /> for Council action; or the Planning Commission may table this item pending receipt of plans for <br /> Planning Commission. Weinberger noted if this application is tabled, an extension of the <br /> 60 day review period will be necessary since there was no December Planning Commission <br /> meeting. This application did appear on the November Planning Commission agenda, but due <br /> to the applicants not being able to be present at that meeting, the application was extended <br /> until February 20. Weinberger stated the next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for <br /> February 23. <br /> • Abbott stated he is not in total agreement with all the conditions stated tonight and would be <br /> willing to work with Staff to arrive at some kind of compromise. Abbott stated he is fine with <br /> Page 2 <br />