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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, May 19, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#6 #03-2890 MEADWOOD, INC. ON BEHALF OF MARK CREE, Continued) <br /> Mabusth stated that the City needs to involve many more levels in order to begin <br /> discussions and make recommendations for a new product such as this system. <br /> Gaffron maintained that what exists currently on the site is 32%hardcover versus the <br /> original approvals for approximately 27%hardcover several years ago. He believed the <br /> applicants would need to answer many questions before the City would consider their new <br /> application. <br /> Rahn stated that the original approvals allowed 25%hardcover; whereas, many things have <br /> continued to be built since that time. He pointed out that there were far too many issues <br /> with the application other than just the permeability issue Mr. Swanson wished to discuss. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> If staff expresses an interest, Chair Smith indicated that time needs to be spent in a work <br /> study to analyze the potential of the product. <br /> Gaffron suggested the Commission leave the hardcover issue with the applicants and staff <br /> to pursue, and indicated that it would take some effort to understand how and where the <br /> permeable paver system has been used successfully. Given the condition of staff, Gaffron <br /> acknowledged that an evaluation of the product would not even be on any radar screen for <br /> priorities. While he believed the City should consider the merits of products like this, <br /> Gaffron cautioned the Commission from labeling it non-hardcover due to the precedent <br /> this would set. <br /> While Gaffron indicated that he would be happy to work with Mr. Swanson over the long <br /> term, the application would likely be tabled this evening due to the concerns inherent in the <br /> application. <br /> Hawn moved, Zugschwert seconded, recommending Application #03-2890, <br /> Meadowood, Inc.,Mark and Nancy Cree, 3120 North Shore Drive, a request for a <br /> hardcover variance in the 75'-250' zone be tabled for more information, and that the <br /> presence of the applicant or their representative is requested for further <br /> consideration. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> (#7)#03-2893 JOHN AND ROBERTA HENRICH, 4125 HIGHWOOD ROAD, <br /> VARIANCES, 10:35— 11:17 P.M. <br /> John and Roberta Henrich, the applicants, were present. <br /> Gaffron explained that the applicants proposed to remove the existing house and construct <br /> a new house on the property. The lot is located in the LR-1B zoning district requiring a <br /> PAGE 23 of 39 <br />