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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> JULY 17, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#2601 JOHN AND KAREN BLANK, Continued) <br /> Kluth commented he also is in agreement with staying out of the defined setback area. <br /> Nygard stated he also would have a hard time approving this application with the sport court <br /> located within the defined setback area. <br /> Blank inquired whether they would be able to construct the sport court in another location which <br /> would require the removal of the larger trees. <br /> Lindquist stated the Applicant can construct the sport court but needs to stay out of the defined <br /> setback areas. <br /> Blank reiterated if the court is constructed in another area on the property, they would need to <br /> remove the larger trees in order to save the smaller, scruffier trees. <br /> Lindquist stated the Planning Commission cannot set a precedent by allowing her to construct the <br /> sport court within the defined setback areas for this development. <br /> Blank commented it was her understanding other residents within this development have applied <br /> for variances, which have been granted. <br /> Smith stated she recalls variances being granted to allow the residents to construct a driveway but <br /> • does not recall any variances relating to other items. <br /> Gaffron stated he is not aware of any variances being granted outside of variances for a <br /> driveway. <br /> Nygard moved to recommend denial of Application #2601,John and Karen Blank, <br /> 2100 Sugarwood Drive, for a variance to construct a sport court in the rear of their <br /> property. <br /> Nygard commented the Applicant has the option of tabling this application tonight or having <br /> the Planning Commission vote on the motion. Nygard stated the Applicant has the option of <br /> submitting a revised plan. <br /> Blank stated it probably would be a better option to withdraw the application. <br /> Nygard stated if the Planning Commission votes to deny the variance,this application will proceed <br /> to the City Council with that recommendation. If the application is tabled, the Applicant has the <br /> opportunity to submit a revised plan. <br /> Smith stated the Applicant would need to comply with the standards contained in the PRD <br /> for the Sugar Woods development. <br /> Blank stated they would probably proceed with construction of the sport court in another <br /> location which would not require a variance. <br /> Smith suggested the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council in the <br /> PAGE 18 <br />