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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 19,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2748 Richard and Nancy Marzan,Continued) <br /> Alexander stated part of the hardship with the land is that a portion of the property is located within the <br /> bluff line. <br /> Marzan stated there is a very steep incline down to the lake, and that they like to store items relating to <br /> their boat in the shed. <br /> Hawn commented it probably is dangerous for people to be carrying things up and down that steep <br /> embankment. Hawn stated the Planning Commission tends to be very consistent at not allowing <br /> structures to be located within the 0-75' setback area. <br /> Kluth inquired whether structures are allowed within a bluff zone. <br /> Mabusth stated 4' wide stairs are allowed as well as a lock box. Mabusth suggested the Applicant look <br /> at making the shed into a conforming lock box. <br /> Hawn noted there is not much land available that is flat in this area. <br /> Rahn commented he would not have a problem with the stairway or a 20 square foot lock box,but noted <br /> that the Planning Commission has in the past required that structures be removed out of the 0-75' <br /> setback area on new construction. <br /> Marzan stated the dock starts where the stairway ends. Marzan expressed safety concerns if he is <br /> required to build a lock box in that area,noting that the area is very steep and narrow. <br /> Smith commented the shed is oversized compared to what is normally allowed in this area. <br /> Hawn stated the land in this area is very limited. <br /> Mabusth stated in her view safety issues need to be taken into consideration, and that she would be <br /> agreeable to allowing the deck to remain in light of those safety concerns. <br /> Kluth stated he agrees with Mabusth. Kluth indicated due to the extreme steepness of the bluff and the <br /> angle of the stairs, along with the condition of the structure,he would be willing to let the shed remain. <br /> Smith stated typically on new construction the Planning Commission would not approve a structure of <br /> this size. <br /> Rahn stated the deck consists of 216 square feet. Rahn noted there is no permit on file for the shed. <br /> Marzan stated if he is required to remove the deck and shed and rebuild a lock box,he would like to <br /> excavate the hillside and repair the retaining wall. <br /> Kluth commented the Planning Commission could allow this structure to remain, and if it is ever <br /> replaced, it needs to be reduced in size. <br /> Smith inquired whether the Applicant anticipates repairing the retaining wall in the near future. <br /> PAGE 24 <br />