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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING CONiMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 20,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Staff finds the applicant has demonstrated practical difficulties specific to the topography of the lot and in <br /> the orientation,width and condition of the existing staircase. Staff supports granting the 0-75 foot zone <br /> hardcover variance and a conditional use permit to allow construction of the new stairway to the lake. <br /> The Planning Commission should consider the following issues: <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that the property owner proposes to use the property in a <br /> reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variances, if granted,will not alter the essential <br /> character of the neighborhood? <br /> 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts <br /> created by the granting of the requested variances? <br /> 4. Does the commission find there are additional conditions which should be placed upon the <br /> conditional use permit approval? <br /> Lemke asked whether there would be mulch or fabric under the landscaping. <br /> Jim Smith, Concept Landscaping, stated all of the plantings will have hardwood bark shredded mulch. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what conditions Staff would like imposed. <br /> Curtis stated an administrative land permit and stair permit is required as part of the permitting process. <br /> The City Engineer has reviewed the plans and Staff would request that his recommendations be <br /> incorporated into the approval. The applicant has been in contact with the City Engineer and understands <br /> the parameters. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the plan is an improvement from what currently exists. <br /> Schoenzeit moved,Landgraver seconded,to recommend approval of Application#12-3568,Jim <br /> Smith of Concept Landscaping on behalf of William and Anita Rouse,4051 Highwood Road, <br /> granting of a hardcover variance and conditional use permit. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 3. #12-3569 CHRIS JANSSEN OF MII,LS CONSTRUCTION,LLC,ON BEHAL OF JASON <br /> WILSEY,990 NORTH SHORE DRIVE WEST,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,6:38 P.M.—6:47 <br /> P.M. <br /> Chris Janssen,Mills Construction, and Jason Wilsey,Applicant,were present. <br /> Page 2 <br />