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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 /> (#06-3184 PAUL THOMAS HOMES,CONTINUED) <br /> Vogstrom indicated he is only proposing to change the grade slightly around the front door. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the driveway is what causes the hardcover to be exceeded on this lot. <br /> Vogstrom indicated that it is. Vogstrom pointed out he did relocate the house closer to the road in an <br /> � effort to reduce the hardcover created by the driveway. <br /> Kempf noted that a letter was received from the neighbor to the north and inquired whether Vogstrom <br /> has spoken with that person. <br /> Vogstom indicated that he has. <br /> Kempf stated filling up a portion of the valley seems like a good idea to help with the drainage and <br /> would also make the need for a turn-around less necessary. Kempf noted there is a drop-off next to the <br /> driveway. Kempf stated he would like the input of the City Engineer on this subject. <br /> Vogstrom indicated that he was informed that he could not place any fill within five feet of the property <br /> line but that he would be agreeable to filling in the ravine. <br /> Kempf inquired whether the applicant could grade to the lot line if the neighbor is in agreement with the <br /> work. <br /> Curtis stated some work could be done within five feet of the property line if the City Engineer approves <br /> the work. . <br /> Vogstrom stated the existing home and garage is pushed more to the south of the lot line and that the <br /> majority of the drainage goes into the ravine,which is the reason he is attempting to avoid constructing <br /> anything in that area. . � <br /> Kempf commented that the issue appears to be hardcover and that a long lot like this does create some <br /> hardship and would require some additional hardcover. . <br /> Rahn stated in his view the width of the driveway could be reduced slightly,which would allow for <br /> some turn-around. <br /> Jurgens inquired what portion of the driveway the contractor was attempting to make less steep. <br /> Vogstrom stated approximately 30 feet from the road they are going to try to flatten it out somewhat. <br /> Jurgens noted that work is not reflected on the grading plan. Jurgens indicated he would like that work <br /> to be reflected on the plan. <br /> Vogstrom stated he could reflect that. <br /> PAGE 4 <br />