Laserfiche WebLink
�J <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 <br />( #7 - #2161 James and Melissa Easley - Continued) <br />Lindquist responded that this would then become a problem with a tear down. Gaffron <br />said the garage would then become the principal structure. The time frame would be <br />reviewed but Gaffron said it could likely be worked out. Lindquist inquired if plumbing <br />was added, would it remain once the house was rebuilt. The applicant said it would <br />possibly be used as a mother -in -law apartment. Gaffron referred to the connection with <br />the breezeway. Susanka said the plans were not totally formulated as they were only <br />gathering information at this time. Gaffron related scenarios of the space being heated, all <br />one structure, or if a separate structure, or as a bedroom, and the requirement for a CUP. <br />Lindquist was informed that the time frame for the completion of the house was 4 -5 years. <br />Lindquist suggested completing the garage and then making a decision on the remainder <br />of the concept. <br />Melissa Easley noted the hazardous condition of the garage as it now stands and concerns <br />for safety and drainage. James Easley also reported a problem with the retaining walls. <br />Lindquist asked what they would like approved at this meeting and Melissa Easley said to <br />build a garage. <br />Stoddard asked what the issues were concerning the retaining walls. Gaffron said the <br />existing wall condition is poor. The idea for the proposal would solve drainage by <br />• drawing it past the house. There has been no suggestion as to how high they should be as <br />of yet, but Gaffron said the Engineer thought the solution may work. <br />Hawn commented that the small lots require smaller houses and would like to see the <br />square footage keep to the 1500 s.f allowed. She asked the applicants to keep this in <br />mind when considering the large garage as it would be included in that calculation. <br />Susanka said the garage is not large at 22x21 and includes a stairway to the house. She <br />said they looked at an outside stairway but were concerned with water. Susanka said it <br />was not the intention of the applicants to have a large house. Gaffron said the existing <br />house is at about 1000 s.f. Susanka said the new structure would be close in size to what <br />exists noting her specialty in working with smaller sized homes. <br />Stoddard asked the applicants to work with Staff regarding the pros of connecting the <br />garage and house, which would be better than having a separate structure. Gaffron said <br />the building inspector would review it. Susanka was told it would be okay to meet with <br />Staff to discuss the issues. <br />Stoddard asked how the planned house and garage would fit in with the neighborhood. <br />Susanka said some of the homes are taller. Gaffron informed Smith that the peak would <br />compare to those in the neighborhood. The Theobald house to the east was noted to be <br />the lowest home. Melissa Easley said they were trying not to create a change to the style <br />of the neighborhood and their home would be similar to that of Theobald. <br />• <br />14 <br />