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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 21,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Englund noted the retaining walls will not be removed. <br /> Gaffron noted that will change the hardcover numbers slightly but that in his view the retaining walls <br /> should remain. The proposed deck will be smaller than what currently exists. <br /> Leskinen asked whether the decking would be removed. <br /> Gaffron indicated it is proposed to be removed. Gaffron stated if the existing garage remains,the existing <br /> stairway will likely remain. <br /> Levang asked if gutters would assist with the water runoff issues. <br /> Gaffron stated if the swale is constructed according to the grading plans, gutters probably will not add <br /> much to the mitigation of the water issues. Gaffron commented there might be room for a rain garden as <br /> well. <br /> Leskinen asked whether the home will have a basement. <br /> Gaffron indicated it would. Gaffron displayed a sketch of the proposed home and views from the lake <br /> and street. Gaffron noted the new residence would be two stories. <br /> Steve Englund stated he is appearing tonight on behalf of his brother. Englund stated the retaining walls <br /> will remain and the concrete pad down by the lake will be removed. Englund indicated they would like to <br /> save the existing garage since it will be difficult to live with a two-car garage and his brother has already <br /> invested a fair amount of money into the garage. As it relates to parking,there are some empty lots in the <br /> neighborhood that would be able to handle the parking during construction. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit opened the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. , <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. <br /> Landgraver asked what the existing garage would be used for. <br /> Englund indicated it would be for storage and a third vehicle. <br /> Gaffron suggested the existing garage match the architecture of the new house. Gaffron noted City Code <br /> does require accessory structures to have similar architecture as the residence. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in his view it is very reasonable for the City to request that the existing garage and new <br /> home have similar architecture. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what the hardcover on the lot will be. <br /> Gaffron indicated hardcover would amount to 3,750 square feet. The proposed hardcover would be at <br /> Page <br /> 18 <br />