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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 20,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Mack stated the 269 square feet would be the amount of variance that would be needed for the structural <br /> coverage. Mack stated the new addition area is what triggers the variance but that the calculation itself <br /> would be as per the surveyor's worksheet. Mack stated the Planning Commission is being asked to <br /> approve a variance for what the new total is even though it is less than what was previously approved. <br /> Curtis stated the old amount was 3,507 square feet in the last application. Curtis asked how much <br /> structure is being added. <br /> Irvine indicated it is 269 square feet. <br /> Curtis stated to her understanding they would not be exceeding the 15 percent. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the worksheets are obviously wrong. <br /> Curtis asked if the stairs and decking within the 75 feet area of the lake have a railing and whether they <br /> exceed six feet in height. <br /> Mack indicated it does not. <br /> Curtis stated then that would not be counted as structural coverage and the 972 square feet would not be <br /> considered structure. <br /> Mack stated that probably clarifies it. <br /> Thiesse stated a stone building is a practical difficulty in his view. <br /> Sharon Quinn indicated it is a historical landmark and cannot be removed. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if the 972 square feet is removed,the numbers would then work out. <br /> Mack stated he did not verify the height of the steps. <br /> Irvin stated he comes up with 4,120 square feet with the house addition and the stone buildings,which <br /> would be considered structure. <br /> Schwingler stated it would be under 15 percent then. <br /> Mack stated the structural coverage variance would not be required then but that Staff will verify the <br /> numbers. <br /> Leskinen asked whether the application should be tabled. <br /> Curtis stated the numbers that have been submitted are not incorrect and that Staff's report is incorrect. <br /> Leskinen stated the Planning Commission will then ignore the structural coverage variance. <br /> Mack stated Staff's report will be corrected prior to the City Council meeting. <br /> Page 21 of 28 <br />