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r <br /> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,September 17,2001 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2702 Fine Line Design Group,Continued) <br /> probably installed in the early 1980s,but may be too high to solve the Cuff drainage problem. Gaffron <br /> stated in his opinion the plan presented in 1991 for this area would have solved the problem,but <br /> unfortunately a majority of the neighbors were unwilling to pay for the costs of the project. <br /> Gaffron stated the request by the City Engineer for drainage calculations may help determine whether <br /> there will be any additional water runoff through the Cuff property. Gaffron stated the 10-foot <br /> easement is very necessary in the event storm sewer is installed in this area in the future. <br /> Hawn stated in her view the variance is appropriate in this case,although Cuff's situation is terrible. <br /> Hawn stated the property owner does have rights to build a structure on this property. <br /> Cuff stated in her opinion the Applicant does not have the right to make her situation any worse than <br /> what it currently is. <br /> Rahn inquired whether this is going to be a gable end home with the ridge running front to back. <br /> Behnke stated it is. Behnke stated the garage runs front to back, with the roof running left to right. <br /> Rahn noted they are requesting 1,100 square feet for the house,with 1,500 square feet being allowed. <br /> Hawn inquired whether there is any temporary type of relief that could be done. <br /> Gaffron stated there is nothing that this property owner should be required to do other than following <br /> the recommendations of the City Engineer,which may consist of some temporary storage on the lot. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the City could provide some relief. <br /> Gaffron stated the City did review this area in 1991,with the conclusion of the City being that they <br /> were not going to take on a project that the neighborhood was not in support of Gaffron indicated at <br /> this point the City has no plans to address the water runoff in this area. <br /> Rahn inquired whether a more detailed drainage plan would assist at all. Rahn stated there is no doubt <br /> the larger size house will result in an increase in water runoff. <br /> Hawn inquired whether water runoff calculations have been submitted. <br /> Gaffron stated Staff could possibly determine what the water runoff was previously and what it will be <br /> with the new residence,with some onsite ponding perhaps being necessary. Gaffron stated under City <br /> Code the Applicant is required to get the water to the street,with no use being permitted resulting in <br /> water runoff causing erosion or flooding on adjacent properties,with such water runoff being properly <br /> channeled to a storm drain or other suitable facility. Gaffron stated the City really does not have any <br /> other regulations controlling water runoff except for subdivisions, which this situation is not. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />