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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMIVIISSION MEETING � <br /> Monday,Apri116,2007 � . <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3266 Vogue ICF Homes, Contined) � <br /> Charles Reid, 1400 Baldur Park Road, stated he has resided in this area for 32 years and that one of the <br /> biggest issues he has is the water runof£ Reid displayed photographs illustrating the water runoff onto <br /> � his property and expressed a concern about the runoff that would come from this property. Reid stated <br /> he was not able to move his house any closer to the side lot line at the time he constructed his house. <br /> Reid stated he was also told his house could not be taller than 30 feet tall and that his entryway is seven . <br /> feet tall. Reid noted the applicant is proposing a 38 foot peak and that this house would be taller than <br /> the two adjoining residences. <br /> . <br /> Reid stated the downspout would force more water down the front and onto his property. Currently his <br /> property floods every year. Reidsnoted his front yard is lower than lake level and that he was prqmised <br /> by the City Council that that area would be bermed and force the water away,which has not corrected <br /> the problem. Reid stated he would lose his view of tk�e lake if the house is consfizcted where proposed <br /> and at its proposed height. <br /> Reid stated he was told he could have no more than 40 percent hardcover and that he has issues with the <br /> height of the structure,the density, and the runoff issues. Reid stated the applicants should be limited to <br /> what he was allowed on his property and that a house of this density would create additional runoff <br /> problems on his property. <br /> � <br /> Bill Anderson, 1408 Baldur Park Road, stated he has spoken with the homeowner and attempted to <br /> work out the issues with the builder. Anderson stated he is in agreement with Reid and that there are <br /> : severe drairiage issues in this area and that the ground is very soft in this area,which may have difficuliy <br /> supporting a structure of this size. <br /> � Anderson indicating they do appreciate sliding the house back but that the peak of the house at 38 feet <br /> ' � would put this residence at approximately 13 feet higher than their house,which adds to the massing in <br /> the neighborhood. <br /> Anderson indicated they have created a swale on their property to help collect the water and that he is <br /> unsure whether there is any solution to help keep the water off the other�adjoining property. <br /> Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. <br /> Turner stated the City Engineer is�aware of the drainage issues and that some changes would need to be <br /> made to the applicant's drainage plan. In regard to Mr.Reid's lot,there is a slight berm along the . <br /> ' lakeshore,with the ground being lower behind the berm, and that it is unclear whether the water can <br /> drain down to the lake properly. Turner stated the applicants are proposing to cut an area tluough the <br /> berm to help the water drain down to the lake. <br /> Reid stated the lakeshore was rip-rapped and that there were no plans for there to be a dip in the berm. <br /> PAGE 12 <br />