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�,' :. . . _ <br /> MINUTES OF THE , <br /> � ' ORONO PLAI�TNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 20,2007 � <br /> ' 6:00 o'clock p.m. . ' <br /> (#07-3262 Alexander Design Group, Continued) <br /> Zullo stated it is the bulking above that is the issue. <br /> Rahn stated he would like to see a minimal increase in the height. <br /> Beck stated they possibly could reduce the height of the structure. <br /> Alexander stated she has a concern with redesigning the plans and then having to request a variance <br /> for the three stories under the new ordinance. <br /> Curtis stated Staff has been looking at a few applications that were submitted prior to the adoption of . <br /> the new ordinance and that it is not fair to require cunent applications to adhere to the strictest <br /> definition of the new ordinance. � <br /> Gaffron stated the applications thaf are filed with the City prior to the new ordinance being published <br /> would be subject to the old ordinance. Gaffron pointed out two of the four sides of the house have at <br /> least six or seven feet exposure for the entire length and the other two sides have less exposure. <br /> Staff's conclusion was that more than 50 percent of the basement was exposed and would then be <br /> considered a story. <br /> Gaffron stated in the Baldur Park area there would be no basements and that they would be held to the <br /> defmition of two and a half stories. <br /> Kempf inquired whether direction could be given to lower the peak height and then have the <br /> application go forward to the Council for their input on the variance to the three stories. <br /> Rahn stated it was his understanding it would be tabled to allow them to redesign their plans. <br /> Gaffron stated it might be beneficial if the Planning Commission gives some direction to the applicant <br /> on the issues raised in the report. <br /> Rahn stated he would like to see the height of the main structure reduced closer to what currently <br /> exists. <br /> Alexander pointed out the house currently is stacked on the lakeside. <br /> Kroeger inquired what the impacts of buffering the wetland would be. <br /> Gaffron stated a conservation easement would be required over that portion of their property that is <br /> abutting the wetland and that the owners potentially would be required to change the vegetation in the <br /> area of the wetland and maintain it as a natural area. <br /> PAGE 24 <br />