11/20/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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� MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,November 20,2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#06-3239 VOGUE ICF HOMES,CONTINUED) . relate their concerns to the City Council but that the amount of hardcover proposed for this lot seems reasonable. . Bremer stated the Planning Commission has heard the concerns about the drainage loud and clear from the neighbors and that the City does require applicants to control all the water drainage on their property. Bremer commented it may be necessary for the other neighbors to do something on their properties to also address the water problems. Bremer recommended the neighbors approach City Staff with their concerns if they feel other plans have not been complied with. Bremer stated she did not realize the drainage was that big of an issue on this application and that she appreciates the comments of the neighbors. Bremer stated she is in favor of the application, subject to a strong review by the City Engineer and creation of the lower areas on the sides. , Rahn stated there are methods of.conirolling water on a property without berming, such as drain tile,but that the Planning Commission is not going to design the grading for this property tonight. Bremer stated she would like to see the roofline changed to a hip roof and the development of a landscape plan. Bremer requested the City Engineer be apprised of the raised walkway. Bremer noted the City Engineer has raised a number of issues with the drainage that would need to be complied with prior to this application being approved by the City Council. Kroeger stated he would not be in favor of a hardcover variance given the concerns raised by the neighbors. , Kempf stated in his mind the 27 percent hardcover is reasonable and is typical for the way the neighborhood is developing and the character of Shadywood Road. Bennett commented the majority of the homes have detached garages and a small walkway between the garage and the home. • Rahn noted the structural coverage on this lot is 12 percent. Kempf moved,Bremer seconded,to recommend approval of Application#06-3239,Vogue I.C.F. Homes on behalf of John Henry,2216 Shadywood Road, granting of variances to lot width,lot area, . and a 27.7 percent hardcover variance in the 75-250 foot zone,subject to�the applicant complying with the recommendations of the City Engineer and Planning Staff,subject to the inclusion of screening along all sides of the property,and further subject to a hip roof being incorporated. . Bremer inquired whether the applicant would like to table the application to redesign the plans. Vogstrom stated he would not like the application tabled. PAGE 11 �