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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 17,2000 <br /> • <br /> (#2564 William Dampier, Continued) <br /> Stoddard commented he likes the efforts the Applicant is taking to comply with the 15 percent <br /> structural coverage. Stoddard inquired whether the deck could be shifted over to the left and brought <br /> down lower to address some possible safety issues due to elimination of the railing. <br /> Dampier stated his only access to the lakeside section of his property is through a narrow section <br /> that exists in that area. Dampier stated he has already lost two trees as a result of the big storm <br /> that occurred in this area several years ago and he would like to avoid losing additional trees. <br /> Stoddard suggested the Applicant consult with an arborist about the placement of fill in the area of <br /> the trees. <br /> Dampier stated he has spoken with a landscape architect who has indicated the trees will survive <br /> with the amount of fill he is proposing in this area. <br /> Hawn commented in her view raising the elevation of the ground level is a contrived solution and <br /> defeats the purpose of the ordinance. Hawn stated in her view the amount of mass being suggested <br /> with this latest proposal is actually greater than what currently exists and would also place the mass <br /> closer to the adjoining neighbor. Hawn suggested the Applicant consider a two-level deck with a <br /> stairway. Hawn stated the Planning Commission needs to have a map depicting the proposed <br /> changes to the deck and ground level. <br /> Dampier inquired whether the Planning Commission would have any objection to the deck being <br /> removed. <br /> • Hawn indicated she would not. <br /> Dampier reiterated if the deck is removed, he would be left with bare ground level in this area. <br /> Hawn stated it is her feeling the Applicant could still have a deck in this location. <br /> Lindquist inquired whether a portion of the deck could be removed. <br /> Dampier stated he would rather remove the entire deck than a portion of the deck. Dampier stated <br /> if the deck is lowered, he will be endangering some of the trees in the area. Dampier stated due to <br /> the costs he has already incurred, he is committed to this project, noting he would be willing to <br /> remove the deck if there was no other choice. <br /> Lindquist stated it appears the Planning Commission is looking for the Applicant to eliminate at <br /> least a portion of the deck, noting the planter system does add more mass to the property. <br /> Berg commented in her view the Planning Commission should take into consideration what the <br /> Applicant will be left with if the deck is removed. <br /> Hawn stated in her view an acceptable plan can be reached. <br /> Dampier commented in his opinion he has compromised on this proposal as much as possible. <br /> Lindquist remarked the Applicant will need to readdress the issues relating to the deck once more. <br /> Berg stated the Planning Commission does not have the ability to design a deck for the Applicant. <br /> • <br /> Berg stated the Applicant will also need to look at the impacts the removal of the deck will have on <br /> Page 12 <br />