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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2000 <br /> • (#2559 Gilbert Gehle, Continued) <br /> Hawn inquired whether any drainage problems currently exist. <br /> The resident stated no. <br /> Weinberger stated any proposed retaining wall will need to stay within the allowable hardcover. <br /> Kluth inquired whether any grading is proposed in the north 0-75'. <br /> Gehle stated they do not plan on doing any grading in the north 0-75' setback. Gehle commented <br /> they may place some paving stones down to the lake, but will limit the hardcover to a minimum. <br /> Kluth commented the issues are the proposed hardcover in the south 0-75' and the 75-250' setback. <br /> Kluth recommended the Applicant keep the concerns of the neighbor in mind when doing any <br /> grading. <br /> Hawn inquired whether a large amount of grading will be necessary once the existing house is <br /> removed. <br /> Gehle stated some fill will be needed by the garage. Gehle stated the elevation of the house will <br /> dictate how much fill is required. <br /> Smith noted the City did not allow any grading within the 0-75' setback on the two previous <br /> applications. <br /> • Hawn stated she would like to know the specific amount of fill proposed to be used as well as the <br /> amount of grading to be completed on this property. <br /> Gehle requested the Planning Commission consider allowing him to change the contour of the land <br /> within the 0-75'setback area and to allow him to keep the house at a reasonable level. Gehle stated <br /> the ideal situation would be to lower the house and do the grading that was previously approved. <br /> Hawn stated the Planning Commission would be more comfortable knowing the exact amount of <br /> fill to be moved as well as the grading that is being proposed. Hawn stated the Planning <br /> Commission needs to know the impact to the grading and drainage before they can approve the <br /> elevation of the house. <br /> Kluth stated he is not fully aware of what was previously approved. <br /> Gaffron stated his recollection of this application is that the two large trees on top of the knoll were <br /> approved to be cut down, as well as the knoll. Gaffron commented there were no proposed changes <br /> to the grade in front of the house, with the City requiring a land alteration permit in the 0-75' setback <br /> to allow for the placement of fill after the structure is removed, with the contours on either side being <br /> matched. Gaffron commented the Planning Commission needs to be cautious about changing the <br /> contour of the property in order to create a walkout. <br /> Gehle stated he was unaware he would need the figures for the amount of fill to be moved tonight. <br /> Weinberger stated in the previous application the owners were proposing to return the land back to <br /> its original natural contour, with the elevation of the house remaining the same as the previous <br /> house. <br /> • Hawn indicated a conditional use permit is required if the Applicant plans to move more than 500 <br /> cubic yards of fill. <br /> Page 12 <br />