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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING CONIlVIISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 17,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Rochel indicated he is fine with that condition. <br /> Schoenzeit stated when he originally saw the application,he did not feel that the CUP would be allowed, <br /> but that after reviewing the application further, it does not appear that the request will make the property <br /> out of character with the neighborhood or create any drainage problems. <br /> Thiesse asked how long the CUP would remain in effect. <br /> Gozola indicated it would remain in effect until the work is completed. <br /> Leskinen asked if the altered grade would then become existing grade once the work is completed. <br /> Gozola indicated it would be. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if someone else came in and attempted to turn a three story into a two and a half,they <br /> would require a CUP. Schoenzeit stated the applicant has identified a new path to turn three stories into <br /> two and a half,but that it has to pass in order to be approved. <br /> Leskinen asked if they are creating a precedent. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the applicant has combined different sections of the City's codes to get what he <br /> wanted and that the next applicant would need to pass a very high test to obtain a CUP that was not <br /> impacting the neighboring properties, among other conditions. <br /> Landgraver commented in his view this is a unique piece of property. <br /> Schoenzeit stated someone with a 75-foot lakeshore lot would probably not be able to do this and that <br /> there are high standards to obtain a CUP,which smaller properties cannot meet. <br /> Gaffron stated the Planning Commission could look at adding language to that section, such as, unless the <br /> Planning Commission and Council find a variety of conditions are met. <br /> Levang stated she is not convinced on Point 12 of the report that it will not cause excessive non- <br /> residential traffic. Levang stated while there is only one other home on that roadway,the people on <br /> Chippewa have concerns about the roadway. <br /> Levang commented it is a fairly complicated road,and if you look over your shoulder,you are right on <br /> the Luce Line. Levang stated she is worried about people using the Luce Line during construction and <br /> that the Planning Commission may want to look at putting some conditions in place to protect the <br /> residents as well as the users of the Luce Line. <br /> Levang stated in her view she does not feel No. 12 is totally met. Levang stated she is not sure how long <br /> it will take to construct this new home and that there are people who use the trail year-round. Levang <br /> noted you have to cross the Luce Line in order to access this property. <br /> Gozola stated that is a valid concern and suggested the applicant work with the City Engineer to identify <br /> appropriate safeguards for the Luce Line. <br /> . Page <br /> 16 <br />