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- MINUTES Ol+TIIE <br /> ORONO PLf1NNING C011'IMISSION MLETING <br /> Monday, October 17, 2005 <br /> - 6:00 o'cMock p.m. <br /> (#�05-31461VI1��Ic �c�d 1'amel� 1'altn, Confinuecl) <br /> inclucle existi�lg ai�d proposed grading tllat the City�ngineer cail review and conuneni;on prior to <br /> a�iproval or any variaiice. <br /> Staff reconuziends denial of the request as subniitLed. The applicant should be directed to niove the <br /> garage closer to tl�e road to reduce driveway hardcover,reduce ihe garlge to a standard 24' by 24' ttx�o car <br /> garage that would only require a 10 foot side yard setbaelc,meet tlie required 10 foot setbacic, and provide <br /> a grading plan Por City Engineer review and approval. The Plam�ing Coiiunission may also �vant to <br /> consider further hardcover reductions as deemed necessary. <br /> The applicant had nothing to add to Staff's repoi-t. <br /> Brennan indicated the applicant is williiig to worlc within the reconunendations of the Staff and that some <br /> of the concepts are workable. Bremlan stated a reduction in the size of the str-ucture would not be <br /> workable but that he would be willing to relocate the garage closer to the street,bring in some fill, and <br /> reduce the incline. <br /> Brennan stated he is unsure whether the 10-foot side yard setback would allo�v proper negotiation into tlle <br /> garage if the garage were located closer to the street. Brennan indicated relocation of the structure would <br /> eliininate the struct�ire from the 250' setback and greatly reduce the amount of hardcover in that zone on <br /> the site, Brennan stated tYv.s would be beneficial especially in light of the runoff issues that have been <br /> raised. <br /> Brennan stated the applicant would like a functional garage for both vehicles and storage and is agreeable <br /> to working with tlle City to reducing hardcover on the lot, <br /> Ralul inquired�vhetlier the applicant would be revising his plans. Rahn noted the Planning Comnussion <br /> is only aUle to act on what is before them. <br /> Breiu�an stated the setback requirement would change if the garage is relocated but that they would be <br /> requesting a variaiice to tlie side yard setback. Brennan stated his coininents tonight are in response to <br /> Staff's conui7ents. Brennan indicated the area above ihe vehicIes would be attic storage and not livuig . <br /> space. <br /> Ralm noted the height of the Uuilding would only Ue eight feet. <br /> Brennan stated a drop-dow��staircase is more dangerous thazi a Uuilt-in staircase but tl�at there is not <br /> EIlOLI�jl 1'001111:0 COIISITLICL ail 1111:81-101"5t311"C85e. <br /> Rahn questioned �vhether ihe garage would still be side loadin�. <br /> �Brennan stated it would be, <br /> Ralul questioned whether tl�e h.irning radius would change if the garage wcce relocated. <br /> PAGL+' 1 G <br />