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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1998 <br /> • <br /> (#2428 Terry Maurer, continued) <br /> Weinberger commented this property lies within the LR-1 B district, which has a minimum of one <br /> acre. This lot is pie shaped which creates a hardship for the lakeshore hardcover setbacks. <br /> Staff is recommending approval of this application. <br /> Maurer, Developer, stated they have explored several options in connection with construction of the <br /> new residence and have attempted to keep the proposed residence consistent with the other homes <br /> in the area. <br /> Lindquist inquired whether hardcover could be reduced to 25 percent in the 75-250'setback. <br /> Maurer pointed out that the residence shares a driveway. <br /> Hawn stated the Planning Commission likes to keep hardcover at 25 percent when a new residence <br /> is being built. <br /> Lindquist inquired whether the driveway could be reduced at all. <br /> Stoddard noted the garage is being removed and constructed in a different zone. Stoddard <br /> commented drainage is not a problem because the water drains into the wetland across the street. <br /> Stoddard suggested giving a credit for the shared driveway and the triangular lot. <br /> Schroeder indicated overall hardcover is being reduced by approximately 1,000 square feet. <br /> • Chair Smith stated she would like to have the hardcover numbers for each zone. <br /> Weinberger stated the survey did not contain the hardcover numbers for the old proposal, noting this <br /> should be treated as a vacant lot. <br /> Hardten commented this proposal is the best plan they could devise for this lot. <br /> Chair Smith commented she would like to see hardcover reduced to 25 percent. <br /> Hardten stated they are proposing to reduce the overall hardcover. <br /> Chair Smith noted the overall picture needs to be taken into account. <br /> Jeff Lambert, Attorney-at-law, stated no credit was being given for the shared driveway, which <br /> would amount to 800 square feet if the credit were given. <br /> Van Zomeren stated the neighbor needs access off of this driveway. <br /> Stoddard commented the unique shape of the property poses a hardship. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether the size of the garage could be reduced at all. <br /> Maurer stated they are proposing to construct a 32' by 22'garage, which could be reduced <br /> somewhat. <br /> Lindquist stated the application should be limited to 25 percent hardcover on a new rebuilt. <br /> • <br /> Page 15 <br />