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� NIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMNIISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,March 17,2008 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3350 Sven Gustafson with Stonewood,Continued) <br /> Peters stated one of the primary reasons for purchasing the home was the tennis court. The existing <br /> structure has a number of windows and skylights which are currently leaking and need replacement. " <br /> ' Peters indicated due to the costs associated with remodeling,he would prefer to construct a new <br /> residence. <br /> Gustafson indicated they have looked at a number of different options to locate the new residence and <br /> they determined that the proposed location is the best site in order to meet the other zoning <br /> regulations. <br /> Kang asked what would be done with the land once the existing tennis court is removed. . <br /> Gustafson indicated the area is relatively flat and they would probably need to import some dirt to <br /> level it off to the current grade and probably sod it. � � <br /> Kempf asked if the retaining walls would be removed. <br /> � Gustafson stated they would be and the slope would be leveled off. <br /> � Zullo asked whether the runoff drains down the driveway currently. <br /> Peters stated when they purchased the property,the front yard was basically a floodplain and the <br /> previous owners did not attempt to maintain grass in that area. <br /> Zullo commented the tennis court would be additional hardcover and add to the runoff to the lake. <br /> Gustafson indicated the grading they are proposing would help to slow the runoff down and help with <br /> the runoff. In addition,they are proposing to make the driveway more level,which should also <br /> improve the situatiori. � <br /> Acting Chair Kroeger opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. � <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Acting Chair Kroeger closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. <br /> Kroeger read into the record an e-mail from Greg Becker, 3133 Casco Circle, stating his opposition to <br /> the project, and an e-mail from Ron Dudley, 3125 Casco Circle, also stating his opposition to the <br /> project. Some of the concerns raised by the two neighbors included grading and drainage, side yard <br /> setbacks and lakeshore setback,lot coverage, and the inability to review the plans prior to tonight's <br /> meeting. <br /> Gustafson noted the plans were submitted to Staff and available for review by the public. <br /> . PAGE 7 <br />