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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 20,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. <br /> Thiesse stated his main concern was also whether the neighbor objected to the plan and that the proposal <br /> appears to be a nice use of the property. Thiesse commented drainage may be difficult but that the City <br /> Engineer will be reviewing the proposals regarding the grading. <br /> Schoenzeit commented re-siding the garage would also be a benefit to the neighborhood. <br /> Landgraver recommended something be incorporated to help break up the massing affect. <br /> Leskinen stated in her view the Planning Commission could require some vegetative screening. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the applicant could work with Staff on incorporating some type of architectural feature. <br /> Landgraver asked if they are agreeable to landscaping and an architectural feature. <br /> Devlin indicated they are planning on doing it anyway so it will not be a problem. <br /> Bennett asked if this would set a precedent and that any structure could be rebuilt within these guidelines <br /> Curtis indicated that is correct. <br /> Bennett asked if any restrictions could be placed on that. <br /> Curtis indicated approval would result in a legal conforming structure and that it could be rebuilt in kind. <br /> Schoenzeit stated it is important to note that the right-of-way is large and the view from the street gives <br /> the appearance that the house is more than 30 feet away from the pavement and that this type of lot allows <br /> that type of variance. <br /> Schoenzeit moved,Theisse seconded,to recommend approval of Application#13.3603,Cheryl <br /> Coryea and Richard Devlin,3085 Casco Point Road,granting of setback variances,subject to the <br /> addition of vegetative screening and the incorporation of architectural features on the north side. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 3. #13-3605 BRIAN AND REBECCA HENNING,245 TONKA AVENUE,VARIANCE,6:47 <br /> P.M.—7:05 P.M. <br /> Brian and Rebecca Henning, Applicants, were present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicants are requesting a rear yard setback variance to allow construction of a deck 30 <br /> feet from the rear where a 50-foot setback is required and a 30-foot setback currently exists. <br /> Page 4 of 25 <br />