07-17-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 17, 1995 (#4 - #2033 - Donald & Arlene Kielley - Continued) Mabusth reported that an application was approved in 1982 for a variance for a detached garage. Excess hardcover was found over the amount approved in 1982. An expansion of paved area was found adjacent to the garage. This was not installed by the current applicant. A detached shed had been removed, but a connecting walkway between both structures was to have been removed and had not been. 166 s.f of hardcover was added in a rock area underlined with plastic. Hardcover calculations have been adjusted. The current application is for a 10- 1/2x42 -1/2' addition to the street side of the residence. The floor plan was reviewed and calls for an expansion of a family room, a formal entrance, and a covered deck area. With the addition, lot coverage would increase by 510 sT or 3.5 %. 15% lot coverage is allowed. Lot coverage exists at 15.6 %. With the proposed addition, lot coverage would be at 19.1 %; 4.1% over the allowed amount. A hardcover reduction of 4.8% in the 0 -75' setback zone was noted. Hardcover in the 75- 250' zone exists at 51.6% and is proposed at 52.8 %. Total hardcover increase would be 113 s.f or 0.8 %. A side setback variance of 4' would also be required. The structure is presently at 8" and the addition is proposed at 6'. Smith suggested the triangle area of rock and concrete area between the two garages be removed. Smith noted that part of the new hardcover will be placed over non - structural • hardcover. Lindquist agreed with the suggested removal. Lindquist asked what material would be used for the new walkway. It will be of a concrete -type material as it is now. Mabusth said elimination of these two areas would result in reductions of 126 s.f., or 1.3 %, in the 75 -250' zone for the plastic underlayment and 98 s.f of concrete, or 1 %, for the area between the garages, for a total of 2.3 %. Other removal consists of 540 s.f of plastic, or 5.5 %, but is also non - structural. Mabusth asked if there were drainage concerns on the property noting erosion on the north side. The applicant said a small basement under the north corner does get damp. It was found that no gutters are planned. Roelof said the problem lies with the gabled ends being on a down slope but is not a critical problem. Kielley said he was concerned with removing the rock on the north side because of the drainage. Lindquist said the concrete and plastic would have to be removed but gravel was okay. Smith and Rowlette said they both preferred to see this area green. Smith said she would be okay with gravel if drainage was a problem. Lindquist asked that the applicant work with Staff on this issue. Berg suggested regrading of the area. There were no public comments. The hardcover removal as planned and suggested would result in a decrease of about 10 %. Rowlette said the resolution should state for the record a hold on any future structural improvements unless existing structure is removed to offset any new structure. 4