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1 , <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 <br /> (#2413 Paul and Megan Bennett, continued) <br /> Chair Smith noted side yard and rear yard variances are needed as well. <br /> McMillan stated there were hardships that exist for this property. <br /> Lindquist stated he has a problem with increasing structural coverage on this property. <br /> Chair Smith commented the Planning Commission was attempting to find ways to reduce structural <br /> coverage. <br /> Bennett stated structural coverage was being increased by 450 square feet, noting the deck could be <br /> reduced somewhat. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether the deck and kitchen could be reduced. <br /> Stoddard noted this is a substandard lot comprising of .15 acres, and recommended pursuing <br /> purchase of the tax forfeited piece of property. Stoddard stated he typically looks favorably upon <br /> applications for garages but would like to see hardcover reduced somewhat. <br /> McMillan remarked the Applicant could consider construction of a one-car garage as an option. <br /> Schroeder stated he would be in favor of this application if the two lots were combined. <br /> Chair Smith recommended the application be tabled. <br /> • Schroeder stated it is not the Planning Commission's suggestion that you purchase the property <br /> but merely to look into the possible purchase. Stoddard concurred. <br /> Bennett agreed to tabling the application. <br /> Smith moved, Lindquist seconded, to table Application #2413, 500 Hanlon Avenue, to <br /> allow the Applicant time to submit revised plans. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> (#7) TERRY SANDERS ON BEHALF OF KEVIN KENNEFICK, 3241 CASCO CIRCLE - <br /> CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES, 7:56 p.m. -8:07 p.m. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Kevin Kennefick and Terry Sanders were present. <br /> Weinberger stated the applicants are applying for an after-the-fact variance and an after-the-fact <br /> conditional use permit to allow the replacement of a deck on the lakeshore side of the home and <br /> land alteration within 75' of the lakeshore for landscaping and rock. <br /> The applicants have constructed a new deck in the same location as the previous deck with a <br /> changed footprint. The newly constructed deck requires a variance from the allowed hardcover in <br /> the 75-250' lakeshore setback. The hardcover is being reduced from 42.5 percent to 39.8 percent. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicants have also done some landscaping work which involved installing <br /> boulder outcroppings on a steep hill towards the lakeshore to alleviate the dangerous situation with <br /> attempting to mow the steep hill. <br /> Page 7 <br />