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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, October 21,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#3) #02-2834 ROBERT AND JULIE WIENS, 1425 BAY RIDGE ROAD, Continued <br /> a different proposal for the rest of the landscaping. He asked the Commission to table his <br /> application. <br /> Hawn moved, Chair Smith seconded, to table Application #02-2834, Robert and Julie <br /> Wiens, 1425 Bay Ridge Road, tabling the applicants request for a Conditional Use Permit <br /> for the purpose of redesigning the proposal. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> (#6) #02-2823 RONALD CLOUD,3460 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, VARIANCES 7:21 - <br /> 8:07 P.M. <br /> Ronald Cloud, the Applicant, was present. <br /> Weinberger explained that the applicant has agreed to revise his application to reflect his request <br /> to simply replace the previous 8' X 10' deck, with the only addition being that a stairway access <br /> be allowed off the deck. Weinberger noted that the applicant has withdrawn his request for a <br /> three season porch. <br /> With just the replacement of the previous deck, Chair Smith noted that the applicant still is over <br /> his structural limit of 15%. She asked if the stairway would run off the front or side of the deck. <br /> Cloud noted that the stairway would need to head towards the lake in order to avoid any side <br /> yard encroachment issues. As an ex-firefighter, Cloud pointed out that the home is supposed to <br /> have two exit accesses, which it does not currently have, and he felt the stairway access was a <br /> safety concern. <br /> Mabusth agreed with the safety issue and believed that the deck should have stairway access. <br /> Hawn asked if the City was clear on the original size of the deck. <br /> Cloud pointed out that the original deck was 2' larger due to the overhang and did not have <br /> access stairs. <br /> Chair Smith asked about the removal of the lakeside shed. <br /> Since the structural coverage exceeds the 15% allowance, Mabusth reiterated that this is a key <br /> issue with regard to this property. She indicated that the Commission is looking for a trade off. <br /> Since many things have been stolen in the past near the lakeshore, Cloud indicated that he uses <br /> the shed for storage. He indicated that he had no problem with its removal but questioned where <br /> he could keep his possessions lakeside. Cloud felt he had gone to a great deal of trouble to <br /> Page 6 <br />