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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 <br />( #3 - 92137 William Dunkley - Continued) <br />Peterson commented on the encroachment into the 10' side setback in the previous <br />proposal, which is now eliminated. Gaffron said the variance was for additional structure <br />within the 0 -75'. He noted the net decrease of 25 s.f of hardcover. The lot coverage <br />originally proposed at 15.6% is now proposed at 16.7 %, where 15% is allowed. The <br />average lakeshore setback variance is necessary due to the location of the property on the <br />point. <br />Peterson said he saw the addition as a mute point with the size of the existing overhang <br />and the deck. <br />Hawn asked if there was a demonstration of hardship for health reasons. Gustafson said <br />the applicant's doctor recommended the pool as a point of health. Hawn said she was <br />concerned with the extensiveness of the house which is located in the 0 -75' zone. <br />Gustafson remarked that the proposal was changing the nature of a structure already in <br />place. <br />Stoddard was informed that a precedent has already been set with changing a deck to a <br />structure. <br />• There were no public comments. <br />• <br />Gustafson reminded the Commission of the extensive removal of hardcover which already <br />was done by the applicant. <br />Schroeder asked if it was possible to reduce the size of the driveway. Gustafson said it <br />was possible, but it has not been discussed with the applicant adding that any changes <br />would be expensive. Lindquist noted that there was no other parking. <br />Smith asked if other locations were reviewed such as the use of the lower level walkout <br />area. Peterson noted that the deck would not disappear if that was accomplished. <br />Gustafson said there was a space concern with the lower level. Carl Smith said the <br />original proposal was for a swim and spa and is now for a swim area only. <br />Peterson said the applicant is asking for a 1% increase in structure. He saw it as only <br />adding sides to an existing deck located under large eaves. <br />Lindquist moved, Stoddard seconded, to approve Application #2137 according to the <br />revised plan. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 1, Schroeder. Schroeder said more reduction in <br />hardcover could be accomplished. <br />6 <br />