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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#2486 Elaine Erickson, Continued) <br /> in the Planner's Report. <br /> Weinberger stated typically the Applicant needs to submit drainage and grading plans for this <br /> property for review and approval by the City Engineer. <br /> Anderson commented the application process has been an expensive one. Anderson stated <br /> the drainage currently is a problem and anything would be an improvement over what currently <br /> exists. Anderson noted they will take the appropriate steps to comply with the conditions. <br /> Hawn stated the City would like to see the Applicant achieve the best results possible with the <br /> improvements made to the drainage. <br /> Weinberger recommended the Applicant work with their own engineer regarding the drainage and <br /> grading, with their plans being submitted to the City Engineer for his review and approval. <br /> Anderson stated they will comply with the conditions requested by the City. <br /> Lindquist moved, Stoddard seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2486, <br /> Elaine Erickson, 1270 Spruce Place, granting of a variance to hardcover in the 75-250' <br /> setback area and a conditional use permit to allow grading within five feet of the <br /> property line, and further subject to the five conditions outlined in the April 17, 2000 <br /> Planner's Report, with the grading and drainage plans being submitted and approved <br /> by the City Engineer prior to the Applicant appearing before the City Council. <br /> • VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#2) #2513 CONNIE PIEPHO, 540 NORTH ARM DRIVE -VARIANCES, 6:47 p.m. -6:59 p.m. <br /> Connie Piepho, Applicant, and Mike Mulvany, Contractor, were present. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicant has appeared twice before the Planning Commission with a <br /> request to construct an inground swimming pool within the average lakeshore setback. The pool <br /> could not be placed on the property without relocating a future septic drainfield site. The septic site <br /> would be required to be shifted 30 feet to the north, which results in the site being located within 75' <br /> of the water supply well on an adjacent property. The Applicants were requested to revise the plan <br /> and find an alternative site for the pool. The second plan proposed to have the pool located on the <br /> other side of the property. However, City Staff had some concerns about the location of the pool in <br /> this area due to the close proximity to the adjacent residence. The Planning Commission tabled that <br /> proposal to allow the Applicant and the adjacent property owner time to discuss their options further. <br /> Weinberger stated the plan before the Planning Commission tonight is proposing to locate the pool <br /> as reflected in their first proposal, which allows the Applicants two options. Option one is to enter <br /> into an agreement with the adjacent property owners that would require the Applicant to pay to <br /> relocate the neighbor's well should it become necessary to replace the septic to the alternate site. <br /> This would be accomplished by having money being placed in escrow to relocate the well. This <br /> agreement is acceptable to both parties. <br /> Weinberger stated the second option available to the parties is for the City of Orono to grant a <br /> variance to the septic code and permit a drainfield site to be located less than 75' from the neighbor's <br /> • well but not less than the State requirement of 50'. Weinberger stated the affected property owner <br /> will need to be contacted regarding this option prior to a variance being issued. <br /> Page 3 <br />