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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 19,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3136 TROY BROITZMAN,CONTINUED) <br /> Rahn inquired how far the retaining wall is from the lakeview. <br /> Broitzman stated the deck and wall are 14 feet away. Broitzman indicated he did calculate the difference <br /> in capacity for a lookout versus a walkout and that the difference amounts to 174 yards. <br /> Rahn noted that elevation is different from the last proposal. Rahn stated whenever fill is being imported <br /> or exported,the comments of the City Engineer need to be relied upon by the Planning Commission. <br /> Broitzman stated the amount of fill being proposed has been reduced by approximately 1,900 square <br /> yards. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the temporary easements have been worked out. <br /> Broitzman stated one neighbor was present earlier tonight,who is in support of the proposal, and that the <br /> other neighbor is also in agreement with it. Broitzman indicated he does have a letter from both <br /> neighbors indicating their support and that he will be hiring an attorney to work on the paperwork for the <br /> easements. <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing. <br /> There were no comments relating to this application. <br /> Jurgens stated in his view this is an immense amount of dirt being hauled off of this property for one <br /> house,which just does not make sense. <br /> Fritzler stated he is in agreement with Commission Jurgens and that typically most people try to match <br /> the contour of the property when they construct a residence and not move massive amounts of dirt to <br /> create a walkout. Fritzler stated he does not see anything in this application to justify that amount of fill <br /> to be moved and that he is opposed to the proposal. <br /> Winkey stated he is fine with the application given the changes made by the applicant. <br /> Broitzman stated the difference between a walkout and a lookout is 174 yards,which is minimal. <br /> Broitzman stated the lot is approximately two acres in size, and suggested that the amount of fill be taken <br /> into consideration with the size of the lot. <br /> Bremer stated she does like the changes the applicant has made and that in her view the residence is set <br /> back far enough from the road not to have a major visual impact. Bremer indicated she does not have an <br /> issue with it since the neighbors are fine with the proposal. Bremer stated she would prefer access to this <br /> property be off of Heritage. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the basement elevation was lowered. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />