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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 24, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Irene Silber, Representative There were none. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — Travis Winkey, Representative Winkey stated that he had nothing to report, but would remain for questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 6. #05 -3136 TROY BROITZMAN, 1860 SHORELINE DRIVE, VARIANCE Gaffron explained that this item was tabled two weeks ago, which allowed the applicant to submit more detailed and revised plans. Although a landscape plan has not been provided regarding the size, types, and specific locations, Gaffron stated that the preliminary plan does include some elevation views of all 4 sides. — Sansevere asked whether a vague landscape plan such as this was acceptable. is Gaffron stated that he was concerned by the lack of detail in the landscape plan and noted that the City Engineer would need to provide comment with regard to swales, grading impacts so close to the property line and existing trees, etc. He questioned whether Council found grading so close to the property line acceptable, as well as, a driveway merely 5 -10' from the lot line. He suggested that additional screening would be necessary and questioned the positioning of added screening on the neighbor's properties. He pointed out that neither hardcover nor structural cover was of issue, although the average lakeshore setback, lot and width variances were necessary. McMillan questioned whether the deck would impact the average lakeshore setback. Gaffron stated that the ground level deck or patio did not impact the average lakeshore setback line, and in fact, he noted that the two neighbors had consented to the placement of the home where positioned so as to have less impact on them. White insisted that the City be provided with a landscape plan which reflects new plantings to buffer the driveway impacts and replaces removals. Mayor Peterson stated that she was concerned with regard to the swales on the north side so close to the lot line and the impacts grading will have on existing vegetative buffer. Kellogg stated that he shared some of the same concerns and questioned a shared swale along the lot line to serve this property. He suggested that he might need a revised grading and drainage plan • to bring the swale and buffers within the applicant's own property. He indicated that the applicant would need a temporary easement to grade close to the lot line or on the neighbor's property. PAGE 2 of 10