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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> APRIL 16,2001 <br /> (#01-2664,Mitch and Kim Olson, Continued) <br /> Lindquist inquired what the time period is for removal of the illegal portions of the deck. <br /> Olson stated he was told the deck had to be removed by the end of construction or the garage addition <br /> would not be approved. <br /> Hawn moved,Lindquist seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2664,Mitch and <br /> Kim Olson,3265 Carman Road,granting of a variance to lot coverage and hardcover in the <br /> 75-250' setback zone, subject to all plastic and rock being removed on the property, a drainage <br /> plan being submitted for review and approval by City Staff,the portion of the illegal deck being <br /> removed prior to completion of the project, and with the understanding hardcover will be <br /> limited to 288 square feet in the 0-75' setback zone and 4,501 square feet in the 75-250' setback <br /> zone. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> (2) #01-2673 GARY GERMUNDSEN,4101 HIGHWOOD ROAD,RENEWAL OF <br /> VARIANCES,7:00 p.m.—7:05 p.m. <br /> Gary Germundsen, Applicant, was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicant has applied to renew variances for street setback,west side setback, <br /> east side setback, lot area and lot width to permit the construction of a new residence to replace the <br /> existing residence on the property. On April 22, 1996, owners of this property were granted the <br /> variances and were renewed on April 28, 1997. <br /> Bottenberg stated the current property owner is planning to make some revisions to the floor plan but <br /> will be staying within the size previously approved. Bottenberg noted a suitable drainage plan will <br /> need to be submitted for review and approval by City Staff. <br /> City Staff is recommending approval of the renewal. <br /> Germundsen indicated he has recently purchased this property but has resided elsewhere within the <br /> City of Orono. Germundsen stated he has met with both adjoining property owners to discuss the <br /> drainage situation,which is a problem along that street. Germundsen stated he intends to continue <br /> working with the neighbors in an effort to improve drainage in this area. Germundsen indicated he <br /> would like to start construction this year. <br /> Hawn inquired whether it was the intention of the Applicant to stay with the same outer perimeter as <br /> previously approved. <br /> Germundsen said it was. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> PAGE 4 <br />