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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON MAY 19, 1997 <br />( #15 - #2241 Kyle Hunt and Partners - Continued) <br />Hunt questioned the lot area. Van Zomeren clarified that the lot area is dry buildable only. <br />He noted that the proposal would include swapping of hardcover resulting in 100 s.f less <br />than allowed with the modification. Bituminous hardcover and patio pavers would be <br />eliminated. Van Zomeren said this would eliminate the hardcover requirement. <br />Hunt noted the 0 -75' setback clips the corner of the existing deck. Van Zomeren indicated <br />that the average Lakeshore setback is closer to the lake than the 0 -75' setback. Hunt said <br />the exercise room would encroach no further than the existing footprint and the third stall <br />garage would be located within the 30' setback as exists with adjoining properties. The <br />hardcover for the third stall is included in the calculations. <br />Hunt explained that the house is currently placed on pilings and cannot be heightened <br />without a variance. The pond creates a problem for building on the property. The <br />setbacks will not allow for a detached garage. He noted the placement of large evergreens <br />that don't inhibit sight lines in his opinion. <br />Schroeder was informed that the Bowman's side encroachment is at 12' and 15' and other <br />neighboring property is at 15'. <br />is McMillan asked what the hardship would be for the third stall. Hunt said the applicants <br />have three vehicles and would like additional storage space. The residence currently has a <br />• <br />two -car, tuck -under garage. <br />Lindquist said he supports the exercise room addition but questioned the need for the third <br />stall as no hardships exists. <br />Schroeder asked if there would be any view obstruction. Mrs. Bowman said it would <br />obstruct the view from her gardens. She noted the evergreen trees are next to the <br />property line as well where the garage is intended to be placed. <br />Mr. Bowman suggested a detached garage located to the west. Hunt said it would add to <br />hardcover. Van Zomeren said it would also present a problem for the 26' separation from <br />the pond. <br />Stoddard said he usually places value on the neighboring viewpoint but noted that both <br />neighbors have the same circumstances as the applicant in terms of setback. <br />Mrs. Bowman indicated the home builder built the residence to the maximum of setbacks. <br />Van Zomeren said this only applied to one side of the property. <br />21 <br />