06-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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• ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 219 1997 ( #9 - #2259 Mark and Laurie Headrick - Continued) would depend on how close it would be to the road and the setback. He noted that the garage is already closer than allowed, and he would have a problem with lessening the setback. Lindquist said he felt the only solution would be an addition to the rear. Mrs. Headrick said three contractors have informed him that the cost would be prohibitive to construct an addition to the rear. Smith noted that the Commission looks at applications individually and other neighborhood additions are in context with the neighborhood. Headrick asked if this home was not in context. He was informed that it was not in the scope of the neighborhood as far as the side setback is concerned. Mrs. Headrick asked what would be considered. Gaffron asked about an addition straight back behind the garage. Headrick said there would still be an issue of fill but less amount of fill in that location than elsewhere. The worst scenario for fill is to the rear of the kitchen. He said • Gaffron's suggestion could be considered. Mrs. Headrick said 3 /4ths of the addition of the garage would require pilings if located behind the current garage. Lindquist said he would consider a small variance to the side setback but not a 5' setback. He explained that the Commission can table the application or make a motion. Hawn asked if the garage could be built on the other side of the house. Mrs. Headrick said the same problem would occur and it would have to be accessed through the living room. The Headricks asked the Commission to vote on the application. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to deny Application #2259. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. ( #10) #2260 BENJAMIN MILBRATH 3265 CARMAN ROAD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 8:45 -8:52 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. • The Applicant was present. 16