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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR AUGUST 16, 1999 <br /> (#1) TODD KIMMIS, 2102 SUGARWOOD DRIVE -REVIEW FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION <br /> • WITHIN SUGAR WOODS PLAT, 6:31 p.m. -6:44 p.m. (cont.) <br /> Lindquist indicated he has no problem with this application. <br /> Nygard indicated he was in agreement with Lindquist. <br /> Stoddard inquired whether any other driveways have needed variances in this development. <br /> Kimmis stated that a majority of the driveways in this development have required variances. Kimmis <br /> remarked that the proposed hardcover is at 13.21 percent. <br /> Weinberger stated only a couple properties in this development have requested special consideration due <br /> to efforts to preserve the trees on their properties. Weinberger stated that the Applicant is under the <br /> hardcover and structural coverage limits for this property. <br /> Kimmis stated due to aesthetic reasons, he is proposing a side loading garage. <br /> Stoddard moved, Kluth seconded, to recomman approval of the Application for Todd Kimmis, 2102 <br /> Sugarwood Drive, to allow a driveway to encroach 20 feet into the required 30 feet side yard setback. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#2) #2511 DOUGLAS WHITELEY, 60 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD SOUTH -CONDITIONAL USE <br /> PERMIT, 6:45 p.m. -6:50 p.m. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> • Douglas Whiteley, Applicant, was present. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory building on a <br /> through lot. They are proposing to remove the existing garage located on the lot and build a new <br /> garage located closer to the center of the lot. A Conditional Use Permit is required for through lots to <br /> ensure the development is consistent with the surrounding properties and that an accessory building <br /> is not located in an area that may obstruct the neighbors'views or in areas considered to be front <br /> yard areas. <br /> Weinberger stated the proposed location of the accessory building does not appear to detract from <br /> adjacent properties and would be located further from Orono Orchard Road. The Applicants are not <br /> proposing to change the access to the property with the new structure. <br /> Whiteley stated his property is very hilly and wooded where the proposed garage will be located, and they <br /> are attempting to preserve as many of the larger mature trees as possible. Whiteley commented he is <br /> proposing to construct a garage which keeps with the character of the house. <br /> Smith inquired whether the Applicant is intending to continue to use the garage attached to the <br /> house. <br /> Whiteley stated the detached two car garage will be used mainly for storage, with the existing garage <br /> used to store his vehicles. <br /> Kluth noted that the existing garage is proposed to be removed. <br /> Whiteley stated that there is a single car detached garage which will be removed. <br /> • <br /> 2 <br />