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. � <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> February 17,2009 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Chair Kempf opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. <br /> Kempf moved to recommend approval of Application#09-3391 Daren C.Marhula,2100 <br /> Shadywood Road, granting of a lot width variance and a 75-250 foot zone hardcover variance in <br /> order to construct a new single-family residence,detached garage, and patio,subject to the removal <br /> of the two concrete slabs located within the 0-75 foot zone,with the understanding the retaining <br /> wall located within the 0-75 foot zone will be allowed to remain,and subject to the detached garage <br /> being constructed of same or similar materials to the residence. <br /> Marhula noted the retaining wall may need to be replaced with a new retaining wall if the integrity of the <br /> retaining wall is compromised by the removal of the concrete. <br /> Curtis stated Staff would review that issue prior to bringing the application to the City Council. <br /> Rice seconded the motion. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 3. #09-3397 CITY OF ORONO,75 AND 85 FERNDALE GREEN,REZONING <br /> Rahn moved,Kang seconded,to recommend approval of Application#09-3397,City of Orono,75 <br /> and 85 Ferndale Green,rezoning from Single Family Rural Residential—1B to Single Family <br /> Residential—lA. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 4. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS JANUARY 26,2009 AND FEBRUARY 9,2009 <br /> Rice reported on the January 26, 2009,City Council meeting, and noted that the senior assisted living <br /> center application was well received by the Council and that they felt it was a good use of that site. Rice <br /> noted that the former mayor of Spring Lake Park was recognized at the meeting. <br /> Kang reported on the February 9,2009, City Council meeting,and noted that the majority of the planning <br /> commission items were placed on the Consent Agenda. <br /> 5. OTI�R ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Kempf commented the two houses recently erected on Rest Point Road appear high but noted that they <br /> did not require any variances. <br /> PAGE 4 <br />