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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 16, 1990 ZONING FILE #1556-NELSON CONTINUED house and fiber glass exists under the rock. There v;ere no comments from the public regarding this matter and the Public Hearing v/as closed. Bellows sympathized with the property owners, but found it difficult to approve an increase of the hardcover on this property. It v/as moved by Bellows, seconded by Johnson, to recommend denial of application #1556, due to a lack of hardship and the fact that there is presently excessive hardcover on this property. Motion, Ayes-3, Cohen, Rowletce, Nay. Motion carried. #1557 MIKE CULLEN 2700 PHEASANT ROAD VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 8:42 P.H. TO 8:45 P.M. Mr. Greg Peterson, of Peterso.i Pools, was present on behalf of the applicant. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were duly noted. Gaffron summarized the information presented in his memo dated July 10, 1990 regarding this application. Kelley asked how much hardcover v/ould exist if the landscaping plastic is not removed. Kelley believed that the plastic may be removed nov;, but would be put back again in the future. Gaffron stated that the rock and plastic are approximately 1430 s.f. He said 1% of hardcover in this area is equivalent to 200 s.f. and would mean an increase of 7% to 34% in the 75-250' zone. Cohen referred to the letter that had been received from Mr. Cullen's neighbor, Sarah Dale expressing her support for the project. Johnson asked whether the water surface of the pool is now considered to be hardcover. Gaffron stated that it has been a consistent policy of the City to consider only the patio around a pool as hardcover. There were no comments from the public and che Public Hearing was closed. It v/as moved by Johnson, seconded by Rowlette, to recommend - 11 -