08-19-1991 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — AUGUST 19, 1991 ZONING FILE #1669 — CONT.,__„ Callahan agreed and reiterated that Council is trying to for • stop what is currently going on with trading non — structural structural hardcover. Kelley questioned the applicant as to _when 'the 0 -75' hardcover was installed. Mabusth noted that permits are not required for walkways, landscape, etc. and if they were required, perhaps some of this illegal hardcover installation could be stopped. Gaffron explained the applicant's calculated possible reduction to 27% would required major removals of the drive and patio. Mabusth commented that she believed that the corner of the deck to be removed is classified as structural. Bellows felt that the applicant's builder must have had knowledge of the ordinances as he had discussions with staff. Walker accepted responsibility for the builder's error and pointed out that in 1972 the sidewalks were basically the same but a large portion of the drive had been added. He also noted that the undeveloped right —of —way is currently a ravine and his property takes advantage of the natural terrain of the public property. • Schroeder asked if there was any credence to the roof water containing system. Bellows noted that from her experience, downspouts underground do not work. w.alker.felt that the system does work. Johnson felt that the retaining walls must stay, but felt that the application should be tabled until an attempt is made at reduction of hardcover. Cohen felt that the 27% hardcover should be defined better in terms of what will stay and what will go. Kelley asked Johnson what he would be comfortable approving. Johnson felt that there were patio and driveway issues to deal with. Kelley noted that the hardcover percentages will - -change because of the "corner deck removal ". Bellows felt that the patio in the 0 -75' should be removed. • M