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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANPTING COMMISSION MEETING . <br /> Monday,Apri116,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3280 Vogue ICF Homes on behalf of Tom Parker,Continued) � <br /> Vogstrom stated they could probably drop the garage slightly to be located two feet below the road and <br /> still do the drainage. Vogstrom stated there is a very steep hill and bluff on the lots and with the house <br /> being located 30 to 40 feet back further, it would be harder to see the lower part of the house. � <br /> Zullo moved,Kempf seconded,to table Application#07-3280,Vogue ICF Homes,Inc.,on behalf <br /> of Tom Parker,Inc., 1348 Rest Point Circle,and#07-3281 Vogue ICF Homes,Inc.,on behalf of <br /> Tom Parker,Inc., 1350 Rest Point Gircle. <br /> Parker inquired whether the issues are the height and the drainage. <br /> Walsh stated the massing is also an issue. <br /> Berg recommended the applicant speak with Staff. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. . <br /> 11. #07-3283 STEVEN AND SHEILA SIGEL, 1399 PARK DRIVE,VARIANCE,10:37— <br /> 10:48 P.M. <br /> Steven Sigel,Applicant,was present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting approval for an average lakeshore setback variance,hardcover <br /> variances within the 75-250 foot zone and 250-500 foot setback zone as well as a conditional use permit <br /> for retaining walls and grading in order to construct an addition to the existing home and rebuild an <br /> extensive retaining wall system. The deck system currently serves as a sidewalk from the driveway to <br /> the home. The applicant would also like to remove a wooden deck and replace it with a paver path. <br /> The existing retaining wall is proposed to be reconstructed and reconfigured due to deterioration. <br /> The applicant is proposing to construct a 21'x 10' addition to the existing home. A hardcover variance <br /> is required as the property exceeds 25 percent <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the hardcover variances as proposed as well as approval of the <br /> conditional use pernut for the wall construction in accordance with the City Engineer's <br /> recommendations. <br /> Sigel stated they are looking to const`ruct a small addition to the right side of the house and replace a <br /> . retaining wall. Sigel demonstrated on the overhead where the retaining wall and stairway is located. <br /> Sigel stated the wood walkway is extremely slippery in the wintertime and they would like to replace it <br /> with a paver walkway. The retaining walls are also bowing out. If the retaining walls fail,they would <br /> not have any access to the front of the house. Sigel stated the engineering firm they hired to design the <br /> project is proposing to utilize diamond blocks for the retaining wall and replace the deck with pavers. . <br /> PAGE 32 <br />