09/21/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 21, 1992 ZONING FILE #1621 - CONT. Gaffron noted the run -off will continue to go around the house and onto the neighboring property, much as it does now. He stated he would like the City Engineer's comments on this project, but felt it to be a sensible drainage plan. Gaffron noted Plan D shows all the first floor decks as originally proposed. Mrs. Johnson said the decks shown are existing now. Mr. Johnson added they did remove the upper story decks from the plan per the directives of the Planning Commission. Chair Kelley felt this property is a prime example why the City enforces hardcover ordinances. He noted the entire property slopes to the lake. He commented the neighbor to the north has a tuck - under garage in order to minimize hardcover. Mr. Johnson said at the last meeting they were at, one reason for not approving the request was the lack of hardship. He felt the tenor of the group had changed. Schroeder asked if there was room on the property to move the water around. Bellows noted all water still goes to the lake. Rowlette stated that is because of the topography of the lot. She felt they were improving the property. Johnson said he was in favor of the proposal as long as the footprint of the house did not encroach further into the 0 -75' setback area. He felt the City Engineer must look at the drainage plan proposed. Bellows felt the proposal was making the run -off situation worse. Mrs. Johnson asked Bellows if she felt they would not be able to improve the drainage situation on the property. Bellows stated by adding the driveway, there was no way of improving the situation. Mrs. Johnson explained their plans are to have a gravel or cobb I estone dr i ve to the front of the house where i t w i I I be paved. She noted they have actually reduced hardcover by removing the garage, and hardcover only increases slightly around the house. 4