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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 18,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> McGrann asked if the Planning Commission can separate the two requests. <br /> Curtis indicated they can. <br /> McGrann stated it sounds like everyone is comfortable with the addition to the house but that the <br /> Commissioners are split on the shed. <br /> McGrann moved, Schwingler seconded,Application No. 14-3679,Thomas and Katherine Ziegler, <br /> 2264 Shadywood Road,to recommend approval of the 3-foot side street setback variance and the <br /> lot coverage and massing variance in relation to the house addition. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Leskinen asked if there is anything that the Commissioners agree on with the shed. <br /> McGrann commented it sounds like the majority of the Commissioners are fine with the size of the shed. <br /> Schwingler stated it is a practical difficulty, and if the City's easement was not there,they would have <br /> been able to ask for the additional feet. <br /> Thiesse noted they would have been able to add 144 square feet to the house. <br /> Schwingler stated it also factors into the essential character of the neighborhood since other homes in the <br /> area have detached garages. <br /> Landgraver stated it could have been a detached garage when the home was rebuilt, which would have <br /> addressed some of the storage issues. <br /> Mr. Ziegler stated there was a detached garage and accessory buildings that had to be removed. <br /> Leskinen asked if those buildings could have been rebuilt in kind. <br /> Curtis indicated they could have but that it would have factored into their structural coverage and <br /> hardcover. <br /> McGrann stated the shed will be an improvement to what is there and that both neighbors are in <br /> agreement. McGrann stated he would like to ensure that no trees are removed, and if they need to be <br /> removed,that they are replaced. <br /> Schwingler stated he is in agreement with Commissioner McGrann and that it is likely a future property <br /> owner will be back requesting it. <br /> Lemke stated from a safety standpoint the storm shelter makes sense. <br /> Lemke moved,McGrann seconded,Application No. 14-3679,Thomas and Katherine Ziegler,2264 <br /> Shadywood Road,to recommend approval of the 12' x 12' shed,with the submittal of a landscape <br /> plan identifying the trees and a grading plan showing resolution of the drainage issues prior to the <br /> City Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 1,Landgraver opposed. <br /> Page 24 of 33 <br />