01/19/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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6 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 19, 1993 i ZONING FILE #1627 - CONT. Rowlette felt they should be given the opportunity to review the property prior to making a decision. Cohen stated he would not approve after- the -fact hardcover installed within the 0 -75' zone, and agreed with Rowlette that they should be allowed to inspect the property. Chair Bellows indicated the proposal is based on an engineer's opinion, not a signed recommendation by a licensed engineer. She felt If this were approved they would be allowing a potential for the decks to be rebuilt In the future. She felt the deck attached to the residence Is enormous, and she felt that should be reduced to meet the 75' setback. Anderson stated his client would not object to reducing the size of the attached deck. Chair Bellows suggested tabling the application to allow the applicant time to complete the following: 1) the engineering to be done properly, including modification of the retaining walls; 2) revise the plans so that any flat area remaining is not wider than 3'; 3) deck attached to cabin to be altered so as not to encroach the 0 -75' setback area; and 4) portions of retaining walls needed to support decks to be removed. Johnson asked how much of the retaining wall system was installed to retain the slope versus how much was built to support the decking. He supported the Idea of retaining the slopes that fell In from the storm. Anderson stated he could not answer that question. It was moved by Cohen, seconded by Schroeder, to table Application #1627 for Samuel A. McCloud, Big Island Record Lot 22, to allow the applicant time to revise his proposal and submit any additional required documents. Ayes 5, nays 0. Chair Bellows recommended the applicant resubmit his proposal in time for the Planning Commission to visit the property. 2