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0 ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 <br />( #12) #2291 STEVEN SIGEL, 1399 PARK DRIVE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING <br />11:57 P.M. -12:11 A.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />The Applicant was present. <br />Bressler indicated that the proposal is to remove an existing two car garage and replace it with a <br />detached 760 s.f. garage in approximately the same location. Hardcover and side yard variances are <br />required. There are some topographical limitations to the property but should not negatively impact <br />the property. The survey has shown a wood walkway to the garage. Staff recommended removal <br />and replacement with a 4' concrete sidewalk. The garage is proposed at 32'x24'. There is an issue <br />with preservation of a large oak tree resulting in the need for the side yard setback variance. Bressler <br />reported that the property meets the hardcover calculations with a 22'x31' garage and realigned <br />driveway but would require removal of the tree and relocation of cables. <br />Staff recommends approval of a hardcover variance in the 75 -250' setback for 27% hardcover. This <br />would be accomplished by narrowing the driveway to meet the hardcover in the 250 -500' setback <br />• in order to preserve the tree and meet the side setback. Bressler said Staff has demonstrated that the <br />side yard and hardcover in the 250 -500' setback could be met. <br />Sigel said the side setback variance is necessary due to the slope of the lot. Moving it closer makes <br />the sidewalk located into the slope of the lot. The 3' slope setback by the driveway and neighboring <br />property allows the garage to be located on the same foundation with the addition of a third stall. <br />Sigel reported that the increased hardcover is due to erosion control as the elevation is higher at the <br />neighboring property than the house. He would like a retaining wall the width of the garage to <br />restore the elevation and keep erosion under control. <br />Sigel said he would remove the decking if necessary to comply. It is landscaped and lit, however. <br />The current garage is located 7' from the property line and Sigel would like to maintain 10'. The 4' <br />walkway as opposed to a 3' walkway for 90' would aid in eliminating 9' from the walkway. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Hawn, while understanding the need for compliance, was of the opinion that the existing sidewalk <br />should remain. She was informed by Sigel when questioned that the retaining wall would be 22'x1' <br />and 250' away from the lakeshore at that distance. He also stated the deck would be elevated 9'. <br />• <br />33 <br />