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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 /> (#06-3183 GLENN SOLIE,CONTINUED) ' <br /> the average of the highest gable. Gaffron stated less than 50 percent of the foundation was covered at <br /> least six feet by existing grade around the perimeter of the house. Gaffron indicated the trend in the last <br /> few years is people will not meet the 50 percent around the house and will instead put a retaining wall <br /> five feet outside the foundation. Gaffron stated the City has not accepted that type of design since City <br /> Code does not allow for topographical changes when determining height. <br /> Rahn inquired whether there is only one side elevation that has been provided. <br /> Vogstrom indicated there is only one. <br /> Rahn commented from that elevation it appears to taper from a lookout to a walkout and that he would <br /> like to see accurate floor elevations. Rahn inquired where the floor elevation of the proposed house <br /> lines up with the existing house. <br /> Vogstrom stated it is approximafely 18 inches higher than the existing basement due to the sloped <br /> driveway and the steepness of the grade. Vogstrom indicated they are attempting to work with the land <br /> to create a driveway that is not quite as steep as what currently exists. <br /> Solie stated the current house is a one-story with a walkout and that the proposed house is two stories <br /> from the front. <br /> Rahn indicated he does not have a problem with the lot area variance and recommended the applicant <br /> speak with Staff regarding the height of the structure. <br /> Jurgens stated the grading in his view would not work. <br /> Kempf stated he does not understand the grading plan and questioned why the grade could not flow out <br /> to the edge of the lot. Kempf stated it appears that the house next door is approximately three feet <br /> higher than this house and questioned the need for retaining walls. <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Rahn closed the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. <br /> Jurgens moved,Kempf seconded,to table Application#06-3183,Paul Thomas Homes for Glenn <br /> Solie, 1430 Cherry Place,to allow the applicant time to revise his plans and to submit adequate <br /> floor elevations. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 2 <br />