07-20-1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • HELD JULY 20, 1992 ZONING FILE #1753 - CONT. Madge noted he expects approval from the Watershed District by July 31st. Rowlette stated the additional concrete area sends run -off directly to the Lake. Mabusth noted that the two home owners are doing what the developer should have done in the first place with respect to the drainage improvement within the 20' wide drainage easement. Peterson felt that the drainage issue should be approved and constructed prior to construction of the pool. Johnson did not feel that the drainage issue affects the proposal. Gaffron stated that the applicant has underutilized his allowed hardcover percentages in the 75 -250' zone. He asked if the excess shouldn't be allowed to be used in the 250 -500' zone if it does not adversely affect the neighbors. Mabusth stated the swale will be a grassed with rip rap at the base to catch sediment before entering the Lake. It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Rowlette, to recommend approval of Application #1753 for Skip Madge, 875 Forest Arms Lane, for a variance to construct a pool, an after - the -fact Lakeshore setback variance for a shed, and variance for a pumphouse in the 0 -75' zone, conditioned upon removal of plastic landscape materials in the 0 -75' zone and replacement of such with sod. Ayes 2, nays 2. Peterson voted nay because he felt that the drainage swale should be completed first. Cohen voted nay because he felt too many things have been done after - the -fact. He found the letter from the neighbor disturbing. He wished the neighbor had attended the meeting. Johnson felt the drainage issue is outside the scope of the pool project. He added there are other properties contributing to the drainage problem. Rowlette felt the pool project should not be held because of an area drainage problem. is 11