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• MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> • Tuesday,January 18,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3076 Gregory and Jeanne Gustafson, Continued) <br /> besides the grading necessary to restore the grade following removal of the existing house. Jurgens noted <br /> the City's code goes from the highest point of the existing grade in the area where the house is built and <br /> not on the piece of property. <br /> Gaffron stated that is what the applicants are proposing. <br /> Nancy Anderson, 1260 Spruce Place, stated she is here tonight representing her mother who resides to the <br /> north of this property. Anderson expressed concerns regarding the potential runoff if the elevation on this <br /> property is being raised. Anderson stated in his opinion the elevation on this lot has previously been <br /> artificially established 30 years ago when the lakeside area was dug out illegally and that dirt was placed <br /> on the street side. Anderson commented it is her understanding that yard was already raised four to five <br /> feet on the street side. <br /> Rahn stated the City Engineer addresses all drainage issues prior to the issuance of a building permit. <br /> Gaffron inquired whether the City Engineer has reviewed this plan. <br /> Gundlach indicated the City Engineer has not reviewed the revised plan but that it is her understanding <br /> the revised plan does incorporate the recommendations the engineer had regarding the initial plan that <br /> was submitted. <br /> Gaffron stated the City is aware that there was some illegal grading done on this property a number of <br /> years ago but that this plan does partially restore the original grade. <br /> Gustafson noted they are proposing to remove the retaining walls. <br /> Alexander stated they are proposing all hardcover be removed in the 0-75' zone. <br /> Gustafson commented that half of the existing house is within the 0-75' zone and that all hardcover <br /> within the 0-75' zone would be removed and not replaced. Gustafson indicated they require a conditional <br /> use permit for the 0-75' zone to restore the grade following demolition of the home. Gustafson stated he <br /> does not want to create a drainage problem for his neighbors and that he has incorporated the <br /> recommendations of the city engineer into his plans. <br /> Gundlach pointed out the applicants have also agreed to dedicate 10-foot drainage and utility easements <br /> on the north and south lot lines in an attempt to formally establish a swale within those lot lines to control <br /> drainage. <br /> Gustafson stated that area of the lot would be lower than the land to the north. <br /> Jurgens stated in his view there will be a lot more water running down the slope and that the City <br /> Engineer needs to look at that. Jurgens inquired why the slope was built in that area. <br /> PAGE 21 <br />