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1 , <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 <br /> • <br /> (#2413 Paul and Megan Bennett, continued) <br /> Weinberger stated in 1991 the City Council approved variances to construct a deck within required <br /> side yard, street yard, and back yard setbacks, and to allow 22 percent lot coverage by structures, <br /> with the condition that future proposals to increase lot coverage by adding structures on this <br /> property will not be looked upon favorably by the Council. The current application is proposing to <br /> increase structural coverage to 31 percent. <br /> Staff is recommending the Planning Commission review the previous resolution to determine how it <br /> applies to this proposal. <br /> Bennett stated he was not aware of the previous resolution until Friday night, and had submitted <br /> this application for the construction of a garage due to the fact that a garage currently does not exist <br /> on the property. Bennett stated currently they are forced to park on a gravel driveway and back out <br /> onto Dickenson, which raises safety concerns as well. Bennett remarked they would be willing to <br /> remove part of the deck and a landscaped play area as well in an effort to reduce hardcover. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether the play structure would be relocated. <br /> Bennett stated at this time he is not sure whether it will be relocated. <br /> McMillan inquired whether there is a deck currently on the east side of the residence. <br /> Bennett stated there was a small deck, and they have experienced standing water in the driveway. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether the deck or proposed garage could be reduced. <br /> Bennett stated originally he wanted a 24' by 24' garage and reduced it to 20' by 24', which in his <br /> opinion is a minimal sized garage, but it could possibly be reduced somewhat. <br /> Stoddard inquired whether the tax-forfeited piece of land located across the alley from this property <br /> was still available for sale. <br /> Bennett stated he thinks it is still available for sale. <br /> Stoddard inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to pursue purchase of that piece of <br /> property. <br /> Van Zomeren stated an accessory structure could not be constructed on that piece of property. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to table this application to allow him time <br /> to investigate possible purchase of that piece of property. <br /> Bennett stated he can look into it. <br /> Chair Smith opened the hearing up for public comment. <br /> Dan Kluth, 2801 Fox Street, inquired what the applicant would be able to do with that additional lot. <br /> Van Zomeren stated the lot would be included in the calculations for structural coverage. <br /> Gaffron noted the piece of property was not a buildable lot. <br /> • Bennett stated the land appears to be low land or wetland, and is not in favor of having a child cross <br /> the alley in order to access play equipment. <br /> Page 6 <br />