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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, August 19 2013 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 28 Curtis stated it is and that the stairs are not depicted on the survey. The other inconsistency relates to the proposed garage and the parking area. There is currently an L-shaped wall on the south side that appears to be some sort of structural element. The wall appears to be further away from the house than what is depicted. Phil Johnson indicated he has been working with Mr. Lagerstrom on his plans and that he was not aware of the inconsistencies. The L-shaped wall is a piece of retaining wall that will extend the existing retaining wall up to the new garage. The area between the wall and the house is proposed to be permeable except for the retaining wall. The retaining wall was at one time a dog run which had a chain link fence around, which has since been removed. Johnson noted there will be no increase of impervious surface due to the permeable area that is being created and that they attempted to hold the amount of impervious surface down as much as possible. Johnson indicated also included in the packet is a plan showing how cars will be able to back out of the garage and see to the right and left. Lemke asked whether moving the garage further back jeopardizes the tree. Johnson indicated the proposed garage is approximately 15 feet away from the tree and that there should not be any heavy equipment in that location. Landgraver asked if the intent is to keep the tree. Stated that is definitely their intent but that he cannot guarantee it will survive. Landgraver asked if Mr. Johnson is aware of the content of the e-mail that was submitted today. Curtis indicated the applicant was provided with it at the beginning of tonight’s meeting. Landgraver asked if the intent is to leave that vegetation on the right side. Johnson indicated it is and that they are not proposing to remove anything major along that line. Johnson pointed out the two trees that will be removed. Acting Chair Landgraver opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. There were no comments regarding this application. Acting Chair Landgraver closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Thiesse stated the proposal provides a safer location for the garage but unfortunately there are some discrepancies on the survey. Schwingler asked if Staff’s recommendation is to table the application. Curtis stated it is. Thiesse asked if the application would be reopened for public comment at that time. Item #01 - PC Agenda - 09/16/2013 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes 08/19/2013 [Page 11 of 28]