02/19/2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OE THE ORONO PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETING Tuesday,February 19,2008 6:00 o'clock p.m. Gaffron stated the total width along the shore of the pads and sidewalks will be approximately 200 feet, comprising approximately 1400 square foot of hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone. The 75-foot zone is approximately 562,500 square feet in area for this property and the proposed hardcover would be approximately one-quarter of one percent. . The following variances are required for this project: 1. A variance to Section 78-1282 to allow a"landing"to be constructed in excess of the 32 square • feet maximum area normally allowed. Each proposed landing is 200 square feet in area in order to accommodate groups of persons as they disembark, as well as to provide for ADA accommodations. 2. A variance to Section 78-1286(b)to allow grading and�lling of more than 10 cubic yards within 75 feet of the shoreline. The amount of earth movement and subsequent sand base fill associated with each pad could be up to 10-15 yards, for a potential total of 40-60 cubic yards. 3. A variance to Section 78-1288(a)to allow hardcover of approximately 1400 square feet within the 0-75 feet lakeshore setback zone where no hardcover is normally allowed. Gaffron noted additional survey work is required to confirm the actual site-specific topography for each of the four pad locations,which has not yet been done. Without the topographic information,it is unclear whether filling within the flood fringe is required. If so,the MCVJD likely will require a mitigation plan. Staff has contacted and is awaiting word from the State Building Code Division as to specific ADA standards for accessibility to which this dock system is subject. Gaffron stated it would appear that reasonable use of the Big Island Park properly for its intended public purposes relies on establishing a safe and functional dock landing system which would meet the relevant ADA and other applicable standards, and that the variances being requested for the platforms and walkways are necessary to allow such use. Staff recommends approval of the requested variances subject to the following conditions: 1. Submittal of detailed survey work,including one-foot contours for the area of the proposed construction, and placement of the pads and sidewalks on that survey to confirm whether there will be any filling of the floodway or flood fringe areas. 2. If there will be floodway or flood fringe impacts,provision of a mitigation plan meeting MCWD and other agency requirements. 3. Establishment of runoff quality management measures such as vegetated swales or rain gardens as part of the construction plan. 4. Adherence to applicable ADA design requirements. 5. A land alteration permit must be obtained from the City before commencing construction. The appropriate permits from other agencies (MCWD,LMCD) shall be obtained before commencing construction. PAGE 5