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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2000 <br /> II/ (#2486 Elaine Erickson, Continued) <br /> Hawn stated the Applicant needs to address the drainage concerns and reduce structural coverage. <br /> Hawn indicated she does not have a problem with an attached garage. <br /> Kluth commented the driveway is not a major issue in his opinion. <br /> Hawn remarked the Applicant may have some issues with snow removal as well. <br /> Anderson commented the road was not constructed as it was originally platted and should be located <br /> further uphill. <br /> Weinberger stated the City Engineer can review the drainage and grading plans prepared by the <br /> Applicant's engineer and make whatever recommendations are necessary. Weinberger noted the <br /> City Engineer normally does not go out and review the site. <br /> Gaffron pointed out it would be hard to tell the viability of the tree at this time of year, and suggested <br /> the Applicant hire a tree service to look at the tree and make some recommendations on what <br /> should be done. <br /> Hawn suggested the application be tabled. <br /> Anderson requested the matter be tabled. <br /> Hawn moved, Kluth seconded,to table Application #2486, Elaine Erickson, 1270 Spruce <br /> Place, to allow the Applicant time to revise their plans, submit a grading and drainage <br /> • plan, and to address the issues with the damaged tree. <br /> Gaffron inquired whether the Applicant will be allowed to keep the structural coverage at the <br /> proposed 16 percent. <br /> Hawn stated the Planning Commission typically does not allow structural coverage to exceed the <br /> allowable 15 percent. Hawn stated it is hard to determine the exact amount of hardcover being <br /> proposed at this time, which will need to be recalculated. <br /> Gaffron suggested the Applicant lower the deck below six feet so it will not be counted as <br /> structural coverage. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> (#6) #2559 GILBERT GEHLE, 1392 BALDUR PARK ROAD -VARIANCES, 8:28 p.m. -9:15 p.m. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Gilbert Gehle, Applicant, was present. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting hardcover variances to permit hardcover in excess <br /> of 25 percent within the 75-250' lakeshore setback and to permit hardcover within 75' of the south <br /> lakeshore. A variance is also required to permit a small amount of regrading within the south <br /> • 0-75' lakeshore setback for a driveway. <br /> Page 10 <br />