01/19/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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r� u i r� MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 19, 1993 ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Acting Planning Commission Chair Maureen Bellows, Charles Schroeder, Candace Rowlette, Jeff Johnson and Ed Cohen. Stephen Peterson was absent. The following represented the City Staff: Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, Septic Manager Stephen Weckman, and City Recorder Teri Naab. Edward Callahan, Gabriel Jabbour and JoEllen Hurr were present. Chair Bellows called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ( #1) $1627 SAMUEL A. MCCLOUD, BIG ISLAND RECORD LOT 22 - VARIANCE - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 - 7:25 P.M. David Anderson was present for the application. Mabusth reviewed the former application for the Planning Commission that involved a lot line rearrangement in March 1991, and an after the -fact variance dealing with decking, retaining walls, and extensive stairways, which were constructed some time after the 1987 storm. She noted 40 s.f. of the deck attached to the existing residence and all decking near the lake are within the 0 -75' zone. Proposed hardcover within the lakeshore has been reduced and retaining walls remain, which the applicant proposes to minimize the 3.2 to 5 visual impact with plantings. The applicant proposes 3.2% hardcover in the 0 -75' zone versus 10.8% existing. Anderson reviewed the types of plantings he proposes for the property. Cohen asked what comprises the 3.2% hardcover proposed. Mabusth explained prior to the 1987 storm, the property had approximately 1% 0 -75' hardcover which comprised a stairway to the lake necessary because of the steep slopes. The 3.2% proposed hardcover Includes the 40 s.f. of deck attached to the dwelling. Chair Bellows expressed concern about allowing the retaining walls to remain, which in essence is the "bones" for the decking, and questioned what is to stop the applicant from rebuilding the deck areas. She asked how the building inspector felt about the plantings versus the railing along the retaining walls. Mabusth stated plantings as such have been approved before in other locations.