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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 18,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Barnhart noted the grading plan is always reviewed by the City Engineer to ensure there is no impact to <br /> the neighboring properties or any other issues. <br /> Thiesse asked if there is a requirement that the driveway be paved. <br /> Barnhart stated the City generally sees driveways paved in these situations. <br /> Landgraver stated the preliminary plat is consistent with what was approved last time and he would be in <br /> favor of it. <br /> Lemke moved,Ressler seconded,to recommend approval of Application No.LA19-000009,Real <br /> Assets/Jamison Kohout, 1645 Shadywood Road,Preliminary Plat,subject to the conditions <br /> recommended by Staff. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 4. LA19-000010 REHKAMP LARSON ARCHITECTS,2587 KELLY AVENUE, <br /> VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,7:00 P.M.—7:13 P.M. <br /> Jean Rehkamp and Sarah Nymo, Rehkamp Larson Architects,were present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a side setback variance to permit the reconstruction of an existing <br /> one-level, detached garage in a larger footprint at an improved but still substandard side yard setback. <br /> The existing 441 square foot garage is 2.5 feet from the side lot line and is proposed to be removed. The <br /> applicant is proposing a 4.3-foot setback for a new 744 square foot two-story garage. The required <br /> setback for an accessory building less than 1,000 square feet is 7.5 feet. <br /> A detached garage with recreation space is permitted, and a conditional use permit is requested so that a <br /> full bathroom with shower/bathtub can be installed. <br /> Supportive comments from the neighbor most directly impacted were received and have been included in <br /> the Commission's packet. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the variance subject to conformance with the building official's comments, <br /> the building code, and the comments of the City Engineer. Staff recommends approval of the conditional <br /> use permit. The property owners would be required to file a covenant agreeing that the structure will not <br /> be used as a dwelling until a permit is obtained allowing use of the building as a dwelling. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Rehkamp stated this project was inspired by an existing 900 square foot cottage on the lot that has been <br /> there since the1900s. The cottage is in great shape. The property owners have three children and are <br /> hoping to have them visit this summer. The extra square footage comes from the desire to maintain the <br /> existing cottage and have some extra room for their children. <br /> Nymo noted the cottage already has one existing bathroom and the detached garage with a studio above it <br /> provides a little more room and privacy. <br /> Landgraver asked if the garage will mirror the cottage aesthetically. <br /> Page 6 of 13 <br />