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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 18, 2019 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 35 of 46 <br /> <br />Mr. Quinlivan said it was the removal of the dirt. <br /> <br />Thiesse asked if the removal of earth was mainly foundation excavation or if he was grading a bunch. <br /> <br />Mr. Quinlivan said it's a pretty small footprint today. They are taking the garage and stuff back. That's <br />what was determined they would be removing. The driveway today is on the property line. Visually when <br />he is out there, it looks like it is over the property line. <br /> <br />Oakden stated it is over the property line. <br /> <br />Mr. Quinlivan said the new owner wants to move that driveway back into conformity. They will be <br />moving some dirt around there to bring the driveway to conformity. He thinks hardcover is coming down <br />quite a bit over what is there because there's a lot of asphalt and a detached garage today. The homeowner <br />that owns the house that's in the back is who wrote the letter of support. <br /> <br />Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 9:53 p.m. <br /> <br />Ressler said he appreciates the improvement of the condition that the Commission is dealing with, which <br />is generally what the Commission is after when they're entertaining a variance. He suggested, if the <br />Commission recommends approval, to get a more firmly written letter by the neighbor that says that his <br />intention is to tear down that structure. Not considering that, knowing the layout of the entire <br />neighborhood, that is the only reason why this is becoming a lakeshore setback, is the neighboring <br />property. It's not outside of the norm for the neighborhood and it also is improving that setback from what <br />it is today. He is in support of it based on that. <br /> <br />Bollis moved, Gettman seconded, to approve Application LA19-000095, John Quinlivan, 2927 <br />Casco Point Road, Variances. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br /> <br />11. LA19-000096 DREW HUELER, 1398 REST POINT ROAD, VARIANCES, <br />9:54 P.M. - 10:25 P.M. <br /> <br />David Bieker, Denali Custom Homes, and Drew Hueler, the applicant, were present. <br /> <br />Curtis presented a summary of packet memorandum. <br /> <br />Ressler clarified Staff's recommendation would be to get the total structural coverage down to 20 percent. <br /> <br />Curtis stated that was true. The resulting hardcover and potentially the rear yard setback variance would <br />be reduced/eliminated in that case. She stated she is not here to redesign but to recommend. <br /> <br />Ressler asked if Staff would be agreeable and provide support if that were eliminated. He also asked if it <br />is currently proposed at 22 percent.