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. ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 <br />( #7 - #2284 James Slechta - Continued) <br />Berg said the applicant needs to reduce the building size to around 1400 s.f. <br />Slechta disagreed with this size. It is his opinion that there is adequate room for such a building as <br />he proposes. <br />Slechta responded to the issue of height noting the land is lower than the land where the other <br />buildings are located. He indicated the new building would not appear to be higher than the other <br />buildings. <br />Berg asked what Slechta's hardship is for the proposed structure. Slechta said he needs it for storage. <br />If he is unable to obtain the building, he would be unable to reside there and assist his parents. <br />Slechta said he would not be able to afford the expense of storing his possessions elsewhere. <br />Lindquist suggested the setbacks be eliminated and the building size reduced to 1400 s.f. He noted <br />there are three parcels under one ownership but could be subdivided in the future and must be <br />conforming and meet setbacks. He also noted the requirement for a 26' separation from the wetland. <br />• The building must also be reduced to meet the 30' front setback along with the setback from the <br />wetland. <br />Slechta was asked whether the application should be tabled or voted on. Slechta said he is unable <br />to decrease the size of the building. <br />Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to deny Application #2284. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />( #8) #2285 JOHN LATTERELLE, 3505 LIVINGSTON AVENUE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC <br />HEARING 10:45 -10:56 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />The Applicant was present. <br />Bressler reported that the application is to construct a 12'x26' deck on the north side of the existing <br />residence. It would be located off the second story to provide a second exit for fire escape. The deck <br />would be located 18.2' from Livingston Avenue. The stairs and landing are not considered an <br />encroachment. Due to the proximity to the street, Staff recommended a 3'x3' landing with stairs <br />denying a 12' front setback variance. The 3' wide deck landing would decrease that setback variance <br />to 2.8'. <br />• <br />25 <br />