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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD ON JANUARY 18, 1994 <br />Commissioner Rowlette moved, Nolan seconded, to table #1897 for R. Hunt Greene and <br />Jane E. Piccard, 865 Partenwood Road, pending submission of a new survey showing correct <br />elevations and a reduction in the size of the garage addition. Ayes 7, nays 0. <br />( #6) #1898 PAUL AND ROSE HAUSER, 2801 CASCO POINT ROAD - VARIANCES <br />- PUBLIC HEARING <br />Mabusth gave the staff report and noted that there was hardcover proposed at 30.8 % in the <br />75 -250 setback area. Discussion ensued regarding the design of the house. Commissioner <br />Rowlette commented there was a 5.8 % increase in the amount of hardcover and inquired <br />about the possibility of reducing that amount. Paul Hauser explained they had decided to <br />attach the garage to the house in order to gain the area above the garage which would be <br />used for two bedrooms and a bathroom, which they needed as the house was so small. He <br />stated they would also gain some much - needed storage space. He noted this would be an <br />aesthetic improvement as well as a practical one. <br />Commissioner Lindquist commented he was concerned about the 4' side yard setback which <br />would be created by the small kitchen addition on the south side. Commissioner Rowlette <br />noted that the closest structure to the proposed garage was the brick garage on the adjacent <br />parcel and she did not have a problem with that. She was more concerned about mitigating <br />the hardcover area variance. Mr. Hauser stated they are not asking for more area than they <br />• need, and noted that it was a very difficult lot to build on. <br />Commissioner Nolan inquired about the mudroom and it's proposed location to the house and <br />garage, and he inquired whether the existing deck would remain. Mr. Nolan responded that <br />there would be an access onto the deck from the mudroom. Discussion ensued regarding the <br />possibility of reducing the area of the addition in order to decrease the amount of hardcover. <br />Chairman Schroeder stated he felt the proposed addition was too large a structure, and while <br />he understood the hardship presented by the lot, he noted that all the lots on Casco Point <br />were difficult lots. He stated he would be inclined to approve the after - the -fact variance on <br />the deck and breakfast nook area, but felt the proposed addition was too large and should be <br />reduced in size. <br />Commissioner Rowlette noted that the Planning Commission has tried to be very consistent <br />regarding hardcover levels they were willing to support, and while she understood the <br />hardship the fact remained that the amount of hardcover was too great. Discussion ensued <br />regarding possible means of reducing the hardcover on the property. The consensus of the <br />Planning Commission was that the variance should be denied as proposed. The Commission <br />suggested to the applicant that they could table the request to allow him time to think about it <br />and perhaps redesign it and reduce the amount of hardcover. <br />Commissioner Rowlette moved, Smith seconded, to table #1898 Variance request for Paul <br />isand Rose Hauser, 2801 Casco Point. Ayes 7, nays 0. <br />7 <br />