05-18-1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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0 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 18, 1992 ZONING FILE #1737 - CONT. Hollander stated that there is a portion of plastic liner adjacent to the house that could be removed. Because of the narrow lot, the improvements near the ground need to be retained to prevent further erosion. In the 75 -250' zone, there is a gravel area that could be removed because the garage no longer exists and there is some additional plastic that could be removed all which amounts to 530 s.f. based on the surveyor's calculation. Cohen asked if the City has any records of the gazebo. Hollander noted that the debris shown on the pictures taken after the 1987 storm was from the gazebo. The landslide covered over the existing deck structure and knocked down the gazebo. Cohen asked if Hollander had any picture from 1974 to 1987 showing the gazebo. Hollander explained that the fire destroyed any pictures that he may have had. Cardwell remembered that in 1982 he was on the property and recalled the gazebo, which appeared to have been there for quite some time. Peterson noted that the existing detached screen porch is in need of repair and asked if it would be possible to remove it all together. Rowlette stated that the improvements on the lot have intensified. Indritz stated that his client feels the improvements are grandfathered in, and noted that Hollander is willing to remove the 530 square feet of additional hardcover. Rowlette explained that any run -off from the property ends up in the lake, which is damaging the lake environment. Johnson said he respected Hollander's position, but felt they should be consistent with other applications. He felt that a stair and landing portion would be a minimum of what is needed to gain access to the lake. He felt that if permit approval was sought in 1974, the applicant probably would not have received the approval needed. Cohen clarified that a portion of the deck and the gazebo should be removed. 0 12