06/21/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 21, 1993 ZONING FILE #1837 - CONT. It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Berg, to recommend approval of Application #1837 for Cindy Fredrickson, 1516 Long Lake Boulevard, for variances to construct a detached garage, subject to the recommended hardcover removals and staff confirming those removals prior the final inspection. Ayes 4, nays 2. Smith and Nolan voted nay as they felt the garage was too large for the property. ( #10) #1838 ROBERT H. OWENS, 1700 BOHN'S POINT ROAD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING 9:40 - 9:54 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Robert and Tom Owens were present. Mabusth explained the applicant proposes the installation of a two- • tiered block wall on the bank of his Lakeshore home which has sustained serious damage from all the rain. He is requesting a conditional use permit to allow repairs. Robert Owens reported another crack. He stated the bank is in imminent danger of collapse. Mabusth said this is an emergency situation and should be acted upon with urgency. Owens stated he is aware that the Council must approve any application, but was not sure that the bank would last until the next meeting, and if it did not, it would dump hundreds of yards of dirt into the lake and double the cost of repair. Nolan asked if appropriate siltation methods would be used. He pointed out the exposed concrete patio wall, and questioned whether it would be possible to screen with vines or some other sort of vegetation. Owens replied there are vines on the structure to the south. The wall in question was replaced after the storm in 1987, and he suspected that they could encourage vines to grow along this wall also. Nolan suggested they include this structure in the landscape plan. Peterson noted there are no plantings on the repairs after the damage in 1987. 13