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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING � <br /> Monday,May 15,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3194 DAVID EISS,CONTIN�U�D) <br /> Rahn stated raising the level of the garage floor is a bigger issue and could be corrected by changing the <br /> design. Rahn suggested the applicant consider not raising the level of the garage floor so much. <br /> Eiss stated it was to help accommodate a wheelchair. Eiss stated his calculation of the driveway grade <br /> was 10.5 percent and not the 15 percent determined by the City Engineer,which he is unclear how that <br /> figure was arrived at. Eiss reiterated if he is forced to reduce the size of the garage,he would remodel <br /> the existing one instead. <br /> Eiss stated the retaining wall on the south side in his view is not necessary and that he would prefer to <br /> remove that retaining wall. <br /> Rahn stated those issues should have been discussed with the City Engineer prior to reaching the <br /> Planning Commission. Rahn reiterated his concem with the change in the level of the garage floor. <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Rahn closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. <br /> Jurgens stated he is in agreement with Chair Rahn regarding the increase in elevation and that in his <br /> opinion the review by the Planning Commission may be premature due to the lack of a City Engineer's <br /> report. <br /> Eiss inquired what issues remain to be resolved. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether the applicant is willing to lower the garage floor. <br /> Eiss stated he is. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether the applicant is willing to change the driveway. <br /> Eiss indicated he is. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether the applicant is willing to reduce the size of the garage. <br /> ' Eiss stated he is not. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the applicant is still proposing the 22' x 26.66' garage. <br /> Eiss indicated that he is. <br /> PAGE 12 <br />