Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 15,2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-3067 LECY CONSTRUCTION,CONTINUED) <br /> Gundlach indicated Staff has visited the site and has determined that the area labeled on the survey as <br /> "not hardcover"is hardcover since it has been driven on or parked on and has become compacted to the <br /> point where it no longer allows infiltration of water. Gundlach stated because this area is utilized by the <br /> Public Works Department for snow storage, Staff would support that area remaining as rock but that the <br /> existing rock needs to be removed and new landscape rock and a border be installed in that area to <br /> prevent vehicles from parking or driving on it. <br /> 4. The existing wood platform located at the shore shall only be allowed as a temporary means for <br /> dock storage. This structure shall be removed when the applicant's dock is in the water. <br /> 5. The applicants are advised that upon re-construction of the lake yard staircase, all encroachments <br /> must be eliminated and the two existing decks within the staircase may not be rebuilt; nor may <br /> any platforms, except one 32 square foot in size,be permitted. <br /> 6. Due to the intense vegetation removal that has occurred on the bluff, although not all of it <br /> recently, a bluff restoration and preservation plan must be submitted prior to issuance of a <br /> certificate of occupancy for the proposed addition. <br /> Gundlach noted the removal of the vegetation may have taken place prior to the applicant owning the <br /> property but that the bluff is in danger of eroding and appropriate action needs to be taken to restore that <br /> area. <br /> Rahn asked for public comment. <br /> There were no public comments concerning this application. <br /> Rahn stated he has spoken with the applicant who indicated he is receptive to the majority of the <br /> removals. <br /> Walsh stated he does not have a problem with a majority of the removals,but that there are some items he <br /> would like to discuss. Walsh indicated the wooden wall was extended approximately seven feet to <br /> prevent water runoff into the house. Walsh stated he does not consider that a hardcover issue but rather a <br /> sensibility issue to correct the water runoff. Walsh stated he does not have a problem with removing the <br /> wood platforms,but that he may not be able to do it immediately until the steps are relocated. <br /> Walsh indicated the area where the landscape rock is located does accommodate snow storage and that in <br /> his opinion any replacement of the rock and border would be destroyed during the winter when the snow <br /> plows deposit snow in that area. Walsh noted the Public Works Department plows eight to ten feet into <br /> his yard at times, which would result in that area becoming wrecked every winter. <br /> Fritzler inquired how many cars park in that area. <br /> PAGE 28 <br />