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MINUTES OF THE � <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,March 17,2008 <br /> . 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3350 Sven Gustafson with Stonewood,Continued) <br /> Turner stated one of the gentlemen came to city hall while Staff was having a meeting and he did not <br /> ' have an opportunity to review the plans and the other gentleman,to her lrnowledge, did not visit city <br /> � hall to review the plans. ' <br /> Kempf sta.ted this is an instance where the Planning Commission should look at whether the <br /> � reductions in hardcover are of significant benefit to the City to warrant the variances. <br /> Zullo noted in the past the Planning Commission has approved applications without a formal drainage <br /> plan subject to review and approval by the.City Engineer. • <br /> Kempf stated his main concern relates to the adding of a deck or other hardcover in the future. <br /> Turner stated given the fact that the tennis court has survived the subdivision and the construction of a <br /> new residence,it is likely the tennis court is not there illegally and was granted a variance at one time. <br /> Turner noted the property owner has the right to replace the existing structure under state statute. <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether it would be reasonable to see the house plans as part of this application. � <br /> Turner stated it was Staff's decision not to include the house plans since they were not requesting any <br /> variances and the applicants would be restricted to a certain hardcover number. <br /> Kempf indicated he is satisfied with his review of the plans tonight and does not see the need to <br /> review them further. <br /> Winer stated she agrees with the recommendations of Staff and that in her opinion it is in the City's <br /> best interests to approve a plan that calls for a significant reduction in the hardcover. <br /> Kang asked whether the motion should be contingent upon review and approval of the grading and <br /> drainage plan. <br /> Turner stated the motion would need to be subject to review and approval of the grading and drainage <br /> plan by the City Engineer. � <br /> Kroeger indicated he also is in agreement with Staff's recommendations and that he would encourage <br /> the applicants to take whatever steps possible to improve the runoff situation. ` � <br /> Rice stated she is not in favor of granting the variance for the tennis court given the fact that this is <br /> new construction. <br /> Zullo noted the current residence has siructural problems and should be replaced but that she does not <br /> see the need for a tennis court. <br /> Winer stated it is her understanding the tennis court is grandfathered in and can be replaced. <br /> PAGE 8 � � <br />