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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 15,2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-3060 MICHAEL AND DONNA EBERTZ, CONTINUED) <br /> Jurgens inquired whether there is currently a variance for hardcover in the 0-75' setback. <br /> Curtis stated there were required reductions on the property during prior applications. <br /> Gaffron stated this property had variances granted to essentially convert a deck on the lakeside end of the <br /> house into a screened-in porch along with a stairway. Gaffron indicated no other hardcover variances <br /> were granted in the 0-75' zone,with a majority of the items pre-existing the previous application. <br /> Gaffron noted there were specific items that were required to be removed,which have been removed. <br /> Gaffron indicated the items remaining in that area are things that the City has accepted in the past. <br /> Jurgens stated he does not want to get back to the point where a variance to hardcover is required if there <br /> are items on the property that have not been accounted for. <br /> Gaffron indicated he is comfortable that the hardcover is at the level that it is supposed to be at. <br /> Kempf stated in his view the proposed wall most perpendicular to the water is necessary or that area <br /> would require additional fill, which would create a steeper slope down to the existing boulder wall. <br /> Jurgens stated the wall became necessary because the dirt was removed. <br /> Leslie stated it appears that they are restoring the ridgeline by the trees but is not necessarily changing <br /> what is required by the shoreline. <br /> Kempf stated a less steep pitch would prevent erosion,which the northern wall accomplishes. Kempf <br /> stated a course of boulders could be eliminated by keeping the dirt at a lower level. <br /> Rahn stated without a more detailed plan showing elevations,it is difficult to tell whether the lower wall <br /> is really necessary,but that it is his opinion the upper tier is not necessary. Rahn stated the possible need <br /> for the lower wall has arisen because of the removal of dirt. <br /> Jurgens stated this appears to be a situation where you ask for permission after it is done,and questioned <br /> whether the Planning Commission is going to ask for concessions on hardcover in the 0-75'. Jurgens <br /> stated the little shed could be removed as well as the two decks. Jurgens noted he did not see the shed <br /> depicted on any of the surveys. <br /> Rahn inquired whether Jurgens was looking at a zero percent increase in hardcover with the walls. <br /> Jurgens stated he is. <br /> Fritzler stated he is against any additional hardcover and that erosion would not be a problem if they had <br /> not removed the dirt. Fritzler stated in his view the area should be restored to its original condition as <br /> well as a reduction of hardcover in the 0-75' zone. <br /> PAGE 15 <br />