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NIII�TUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 18,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3375 MICHAEL AND MARY DRAZAN,3546 IVY PLACE, CONTINUED) . <br /> Turner illustrated the elevations of the proposed house and garage on the overhead. <br /> Turner reviewed the City Engineer's comments outlined in Staff's Report and noted that the applicants <br /> are proposing along the north lot line a swale with a French drain at the bottom of it to provide adequate <br /> drainage in that area <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the conditional use pernut for grading and slope restoration <br /> - within the 0-75 foot zone; approval of a level of hardcover the Planning Commission deems appropriate <br /> in order to construct a new residence. The proposed home must meet the 30 feet and 2.5 story height <br /> limitations. <br /> John Sonnek, Charles Cudd Homes,noted the Drazans were unable to attend tonight's meeting due to <br /> an injury sustained by their daughter earlier in the day. Sonnek stated they have addressed each of the <br /> concerns raised by Staff and the concerns the City Engineer has raised and have incorporated them on <br /> the survey that was distributed earlier. <br /> Kempf opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Kempf closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. <br /> Kempf indicated he did tour this property and that his concerns have pretty much been alleviated by the <br /> incorporation of Staff's and the City Engineer's recommendations into the survey. Kempf stated he <br /> does not feel the impact on the property is as great as what he originally thought. <br /> Sonnek stated they were unable to fix the grade on the neighboring lot and have elected to keep all of <br /> the drainage onto this property along with the installation of the French drains. As it relates to the <br /> re-grading of the 0-75 foot zone following the removal of the hardcover,they have decided the best <br /> option would be to maintain a 3 percent slope from the house to the swale,with a 3:1 slope in the area <br /> leading down to the lake. <br /> Rice asked about the comment contained in Staff's report regarding the garage not fitting in with the <br /> natural topography of the neighborhood. <br /> Kempf stated there are a number of difficulties with this lot,including a number of trees,and that <br /> Sonnek might be better able to address that point. <br /> Sonnek pointed out there are two large trees located at the front corner,with another large tree on the <br /> other side. The Drazans would like to preserve as many of the existing trees as possible. If the trees did <br /> not exist,they would be able to fill in that area with dirt,but given the location of the trees, a retaining <br /> wall is necessary. <br /> Kang asked whether the 29.9 percent hardcover in the 75-250 foot zone consists primarily of the <br /> driveway. <br /> PAGE 13 <br />