11/20/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF T1�E ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,November 20,2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#06-3239 VOGUE ICF HOMES,CONTINUED) Vogstrom stated they would look at that as well. Kempf stated some different color banding on a tall structure also helps to change the appearance of a structure. Bremer opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Barry Bennett,2208 Shadywood Road, stated he has always welcomed new development in his neighborhood,but that he has a concern with the increase in hardcover on the lot. Bennett stated since the house across the street was constructed,he has experienced a considerable amount of runoff into his yard and that he has a concern regarding the runoff he would experience in his shoreline yard and into the lake as a result of this project. � Bennett stated the current house is not a walkout and that the rooflines would also change under this design,which would bring a significant amount of water runoff toward his property. Bennett pointed out there would be a raised walkway in the area between the house and his property,which will also increase the runoff towards his lot. The new residence would be located closer to his house. � Bennett noted the comments from the City Engineer state that the engineered retaining wall design should be submitted for approval if it exceeds four feet in height and that this retaining wall appears to be over four feet. Bennett expressed a concern regarding the height of this structure and that if this proposal is approved,he would have two high structures on either side of his residence. Bennett reiterated his concerns regarding the amount of hardcover being proposed for this lot and the potential runoff to his property and the lake. Bremer requested clarification from Staff concerning the drainage proposed for this site. Turner stated the applicant did respond to some preliminary comments of the City Engineer by creating a swale and that the erosion and sediment details are usually done during construction. Turner stated the regulation of hardcover is for protection of the lake and suggested the City review the drainage problems that the neighbor is currently experiencing. Turner stated the swales should divert the water away from the Bennett property. Rahn noted the City Engineer typically approves the final grading plan and that the City could make a requirement that the lot be surveyed following completion of the project. , • Gaffron pointed out the neighbor's concerns were regarding increased runoff into his lakeshore yard but that typically drainage and grading plans do not deal with what happens to the runoff in the 0-75 foot � zone. Gaffron stated he does not lrnow how the City would resolve the fact that more water is being diverted into the 0-75 foot area. Gaffron stated the grading for this specific proposal probably cannot be changed to resolve the neighbor's water problems. PAGE 9