04/16/2007 Planning Commission Minutes

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, MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING Monday,April 16,2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#07-3266 Vogue ICF Homes,Contined) � Charles Reid, 1400 Baldur Park Road, stated he has resided in this area for 32 years and that one of the biggest issues he has is the water runoff. Reid displayed photographs illustrating the water runoff onto � his property and expressed a concern about the runoff that would come from this property. Reid stated he was not able to move his house any closer to the side lot line at the time he constructed his house. Reid stated he was also told his house could not be taller than 30 feet tall and that his entryway is seven � feet tall. Reid noted the applicant is proposing a 38 foot peak and that this house would be taller than the two adjoining residences. Reid stated the downspout would force more water down the front and onto his property. Currently his property floods every year. Reid noted his front yard is lower than lake level and that he was promised by the City Council that that area would be bermed and force the water away,which has not corrected the problem. Reid stated he would lose his view of the lake if the house is constructed where proposed , and at its proposed height. Reid stated he was told he could have no more than 40 percent hardcover and that he has issues with the height of the structure,the density, and the runoff issues. Reid stated the applicants should be limited to what he was allowed on his property and that a house of this density would create additional runoff , problems on his property. Bill Anderson, 1408 Baldur Park Road, stated he has spoken with the homeowner and attempted to work out the issues with the builder. Anderson stated he is in agreement with Reid and that there are severe drainage issues in this area and that the ground is very soft in this area,which may have difficulty supporting a structure of this size. � Anderson indicating they do appreciate sliding the house back but that the peak of the house at 38 feet � would put this residence at approximately 13 feet higher than their house,which adds to the massing in the neighborhood. � Anderson indicated they have created a swale on their property to help collect the water and that he is unsure whether there is any solution to help keep the water off the other adjoining property. Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Turner stated the City Engineer is aware of the drainage issues and that some changes would need to be made to the applicant's drainage plan. In regard to Mr.Reid's lot,there is a slight berm along the � lakeshore,with the ground being lower behind the berm, and that it is unclear whether the water can drain down to the lake properly. Turner stated the applicants are proposing to cut an area through the berm to help the water drain down to the lake. • Reid stated the lakeshore was rip-rapped and that there were no plans for there to be a dip in the berm. PAGE 12 . _ ,. . ,.. ,.. . .._ .. .