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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,June 17,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> To date,no public comments have been received. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the front yard setback variance. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for staff. <br /> Gregg Katchmark,Applicant, stated the existing tuckunder garage really does not fit a car, so they are <br /> proposing to construct a new garage and also would like to take advantage of that by creating additional <br /> living space above the garage. Katchmark commented the proposal seems the most sensible and helps <br /> create a more workable house. <br /> Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. <br /> McCutcheon stated the 75-foot setback is tough to work around and that the applicant's proposal is within <br /> the spirit of the setback. <br /> Libby requested to see an aerial of the area. Libby stated he tends to be in favor of it but that he would <br /> like to get a better visualization of the area in front of the garage. <br /> Oakden pointed out the location of the neighboring properties. <br /> Libby indicated he would be in favor of it due to the circumstances and the need. <br /> Erickson commented it is a unique situation that has reduced the building envelope and has created the <br /> justification for the variance. <br /> Bollis stated he would agree there are unique circumstances and the proposal is very practical. <br /> Doepke stated the proposal is very reasonable. <br /> Thiesse asked if they are removing the blacktop under the garage. <br /> Oakden indicated it is currently a tuckunder garage and they are proposing to go over the existing <br /> hardcover. <br /> Thiesse noted the blacktop extends beyond the garage. <br /> Katachmark stated there is a little swing out of the blacktop, which will be converted to grass. <br /> Thiesse stated other than adding some structure, nothing else will really change. Thiesse stated he says a <br /> practical difficulty and that reorienting the addition will not change matters. <br /> Page 7 of 24 <br />