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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,April 16,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> principal building. Per City Code, window wells are permitted to encroach into the setback but not <br /> extend more than five feet from the building. <br /> Staff finds there are practical difficulties inherent to the lot area, lot width, and proposed setbacks due to <br /> the size of the lot. The lot is also unique in that it has street abutting three sides of the lot. <br /> Staff recommends approval. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Jeff Martineau, Applicant, stated as the Planning Commission is aware,the previous application requested <br /> a structural coverage variance. Martineau stated at first blush he did not believe he could construct the <br /> house to meet the structural coverage without building a two-story, but after further consideration and <br /> discussions with the property owners,the proposal is for a full basement rambler style home with a two- <br /> stall garage and a deck. <br /> As it relates to the fireplace, Martineau stated hopefully that can be resolved by calling it a cantilever and <br /> working within the setbacks. If that is not possible, it will have to be moved within the footprint. <br /> Libby asked if the additional dimensions affect any egress or ingress points. <br /> Martineau stated if Commissioner Libby is asking whether they have the ability to service lower <br /> bedrooms with egress, arrangements have been made that the lower bedroom windows would be able to <br /> be accessed egress-wise by the window wells. The other window wells would be located on the left side <br /> of the residence and do not require a variance. <br /> Libby stated he was more concerned about egress and ingress versus for exits and entrances versus the <br /> egress windows. <br /> Martineau noted the door faces Prospect but there is a sidewalk that goes to the garage,which exits onto <br /> Arbor Street. As it relates to other egress areas in the house,the patio with a sliding glass door is located <br /> off the eating area and is located on grade. To the right side of the house,there would be an access to the <br /> garage. Martineau noted the egresses are the front door facing Prospect,the garage door, and the patio <br /> door on the main floor. <br /> Thiesse asked if he substantially reduced the pitch of the roof. <br /> Martineau indicated they did. The approximate height of the new roof is 27 feet. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. <br /> Landgraver commented the applicants have done a good job at redesigning the house. <br /> Thiesse stated in his view the house will fit the neighborhood well. <br /> Page 2 of 21 <br />