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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1995 <br />( #16 - #2073 William and Susan Dunkley - Continued) <br />The applicant said there were two areas where rock could be taken out and add grass and <br />still do the breezeway as proposed. Any other areas could make it difficult to maintain <br />with the slope of the lot. Schroeder said the rock removal should be done, and he would <br />not approve any additional structure. <br />Rowlette asked to look at what could be done with the driveway. The applicant said a <br />sidewalk was eliminated, and the new driveway replaced what was there already. <br />Rowlette added that the hardcover calculations are then higher than what is listed. <br />Schroeder asked if any of the poured driveway could be removed. <br />Smith questioned how all the hardcover was approved when 25% is allowed and 74% <br />exists in the 75 -250' zone. Gaffron noted that he had advised the entry addition contractor <br />that applicants should not redo the driveway as the Planning Commission would not look <br />favorably upon new hardcover appearing during a hardcover variance review, but it was <br />completed without a permit. <br />Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2073 limited to the <br />replacement of the retaining walls by the shoreline, retaining wall and step along the <br />• garage, and to repair the retaining wall along the driveway. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Hawn questioned whether the entry could be added without the addition of any more lot <br />coverage. The stoop was noted to be a permanent part of the house as it covers the well <br />pit and is included in the perimeter of the house. It was asked that the overhang not <br />exceed 4'. <br />Schroeder said he would amend his motion to allow the entry due to the existing water <br />problems with the condition that 2x the amount of hardcover would be eliminated <br />elsewhere and all rock and plastic be removed. No screened porch or new deck would be <br />allowed. Lindquist seconded. After further discussion, Gaffron noted on the site plan the <br />areas where hardcover is recommended to be removed. <br />Gaffron noted receipt of letters from neighbors voicing their approval of the application. <br />Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br />• <br />27 <br />