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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 19,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> typically requires a 10-foot separation between structures Gaffron indicated the retaining walls will be at <br /> least four feet high but that the retaining wall near the east property line could be as high as nine feet high <br /> and possibly need to be engineered. Gaffron stated if the roof system and back wall are supporting that <br /> side wall, it will require some support since the applicants will be removing three to six feet of the roof <br /> support structure. <br /> McGrann asked if the underground structure is kept, whether there will be foundation issues with the new <br /> structure or what the exact concern is. <br /> Gaffron indicated he does not have the answer to whether there are risks to having the two structures <br /> close together, but that from a code standpoint it typically requires a 10-foot setback. <br /> Leskinen asked if Staff suggested the underground garage removal or whether it was in the applicants' <br /> original proposal. <br /> Curtis indicated she initially met with David Schmid and that it was a discussion point raised by Staff as it <br /> relates to hardcover. Curtis indicated Staff was not aware of the close proximity of the two structures <br /> during that initial discussion. Curtis stated Staff felt that retaining a portion of the driveway with a <br /> parking spot would be beneficial. <br /> Leskinen asked even though the underground garage is covered by dirt, whether it would be considered <br /> hardcover. <br /> Gaffron stated it is included in the hardcover numbers. <br /> Leskinen asked if there is even a semi-conforming location for the shed. <br /> Gaffron stated it would have to be located ten feet off the side and rear lot lines, which would then place it <br /> within the swale or up against the house if the oak tree is retained. <br /> Thiesse stated a 22' x 22' garage is not very large and that storage space is likely needed. <br /> Gaffron stated an option may be to widen the garage and eliminate the shed. <br /> Leskinen stated her concern is removal of the underground garage since it seems to create other issues. <br /> McGrann stated the new structure will appear to add more hardcover than the underground garage did. <br /> McGrann indicated he would prefer to have them retain the underground garage and eliminate the shed <br /> but that he is not opposed to making the new garage larger. <br /> Gaffron asked what the condition of the underground garage is. <br /> Ciliberto sated the underground garage is partially in the ground and partially above ground. Ciliberto <br /> stated she believes the wall closest to the stairs is cracked and will have to be replaced or repaired. <br /> McGrann asked if they would prefer to keep the underground structure. <br /> Page 5 of 31 <br />