Laserfiche WebLink
c ' <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 19,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 3. Removal of the upper portion of the landing at the bottom of the existing stairs(including the <br /> railing) as well as the rear portion of the lower portion of this landing and revegetation of this <br /> area with appropriate native plant material. <br /> 4. Removal of a portion of the lower landing,railing and lattice that are on the adjacent property. <br /> Walsh indicated he is willing to remove a portion of the landing at the bottom of the stairway and a <br /> portion of the decking if that is deemed possible. Walsh questioned the recommendation requiring the <br /> removal of a portion of the railing,noting that removal of that portion of the railing would result in the <br /> posts being visible and that removal of the posts could cause an erosion issue. <br /> . Walsh noted his neighbor does not have any issues with the project and that he is willing to enter into an <br /> agreement. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what type of materials would be utilized for the stairway. <br /> Walsh indicated they are considering using plastic timbers to help ensure that the stairway will not need <br /> . to be removed in the future due to deteriorating wood. Walsh stated the current stairs are very steep and <br /> narrow and pose a safety hazard for his children. Walsh indicated he is willing to reduce the landings <br /> wherever possible. <br /> �hair Kempf opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. <br /> Rice asked what materials the City Engineer reviewed. <br /> Turner stated the City Engineer reviewed the engineered plans,the report describing the location of the <br /> sta.irway in relation to the property line,and the existing sta.irway depicted in some photographs. Turner <br /> noted the City Eng-ineer did not personally visit the site. <br /> Rice questioned what the Planning Commission could approve this application based on the lack of a <br /> formal plan and the uncertainty of what portions of the deck can be removed. <br /> Turner suggested the Planning Commission consider including language in their motion requiring <br /> removal as much as possible of the decking subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. <br /> Turner indicated part of the problem is that the ground is frozen at the present time and that there is <br /> some uncertainty what portions can be removed. <br /> Turner stated in order for Staff to draft the resolution, some definite numbers would need to be <br /> provided. Turner indicated the lower landing is approximately 8' x 18' and that a quarter of the landing <br /> would be approximately 32 square feet. <br /> Kroeger asked whether a survey showing the hardcover on the property has been completed. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />