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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, November 18, 2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#9) #02-2854 KEVIN MANLEY, 1973 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD, Continued <br /> Manley reminded the Commission that the home possessed a huge deck on the lakeside <br /> of the residence before his remodel. <br /> Manley stated that one way or another he would like the Commission to give him a <br /> decision this evening. He asked them to make a decision based on what was in front of <br /> them in order for him to move on to City Council. <br /> Chair Smith stated that the Planning Commission could, indeed, act on what was in front <br /> of them, and not table the application if the applicant so chose, although she was hesitant <br /> to do so. <br /> Bremer suggested the Commission finish their discussion so that the City Council, at <br /> least, would have enough information and direction from this evening to base their <br /> decision. <br /> Once again, Rahn was hesitant to discuss specific hardcover issues without concrete <br /> numbers. <br /> Manley stated that he wished for riprap to restore the shoreline and a 3:1 slope to provide <br /> a mere path to his boat. He thanked City staff and consultant Ed Suarez for their <br /> helpfulness. <br /> Rahn reiterated that the City would either locate a permit for the deck or not, and if not, <br /> the applicant would have to apply for an after-the-fact variance. <br /> With regard to the unresolved item#6, Hawn stated that, while she believed the applicant <br /> had not committed this himself, she believed this to be the most offensive of the <br /> violations. <br /> Manley reiterated that he had not changed the plan or grade, and in fact, his original <br /> proposal stepped up the grade. <br /> Hawn wrestled with the fact that in 1999 the application to grade in the 0-75' setback was <br /> denied, and here today, it has been done anyway. <br /> Manley, again, maintained that it was a previous owner who had committed this wrong. <br /> Bremer pointed out that, it is only at times when homeowners come before the Planning <br /> Commission, that the City is given the opportunity to correct these past indiscretions. <br /> PAGE 24 of 29 <br />