10-21-2013 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 16, 2016 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 7 of 34 Engineer. McGrann stated in his view the Planning Commission should table the application to get more clarity to what is being proposed. Curtis stated a meeting on site with the applicant’s engineer will resolve the issues and that Staff would like to get the recommendation of the City Engineer. Leskinen asked whether the Planning Commission has provided enough direction to the applicant on the other aspects of the application. Leskinen recommended the stairs be limited to four feet in width. Curtis stated she would like the Planning Commission to provide direction on the lakeshore and slope issues as far as appearance and whether vegetation should be included on the slope. Schwingler commented a rain garden might be one option to help handle the runoff. Thiesse noted the property has been clear cut and the ground is showing on top of the berm. Thiesse pointed out there is also no silt fencing. Dutra stated in what they have received so far from the engineer, there is nothing saying that they cannot do something due to technical issues. Dutra stated they are not attempting to create a better view from the walkout but that they are attempting to divert the water from the back yard and correct the erosion issues. Landgraver recommended the applicant limit the amount of removal in the 0-75 foot zone as much as possible. Schwingler stated if the Planning Commission looks at the issues for consideration outlined in Staff’s report, a variance being granted would not alter the character of the neighborhood. The issue that needs to be dealt with is the water runoff that is caused, in part, by the city-owned easement. Schoenzeit commented the City should help him resolve that issue. Schwingler stated there are options they can consider to help mitigate the water, such as a rain garden or a swale. Curtis stated the direction she is hearing from the Planning Commission is to have the City Engineer review the situation and arrive at a solution that disturbs the 0-75 foot zone as little as possible and then mitigate or screen the area from the lake as best they can. Landgraver noted they should also comply with the four-foot width on the stairway. Schoenzeit requested they also provide an updated cross-section showing the 75-foot setback. McGrann moved, Landgraver seconded, to table Application $13-3623, Clairson Dutra on behalf of Lin Yan, 1330 Cherry Place, conditional use permit and variance. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. *5. #13-3627 RICHARD ETRHEIM AND REBECCA SHABAZ, 2216 SHADYWOOD ROAD, VARIANCE Item #01 - PC Agenda - 10/21/2013 Approval of PC Minutes 09/16/2013 [Page 7 of 34]