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r <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINC; <br />Monday, November 15,2004 <br />6:00 o ’clock p.m. <br />(#04-3066 WILLIAM AND ANITA ROUSE, CONTINUED) <br />Rouse stated the eight-foot walls arc located on the backside of the house up above the two windows and <br />would remain at eight foot, with the same load-bearing wall going down the middle of the house being <br />utilized. <br />Rahn inquired whether the house is being demolished down to the cap. <br />Rouse stated no walls would be removed, with two-foot walls being added on top of the eight-foot walls. <br />Rouse indicated the walls are presently 2’ by 4* and would be made into 2’ by 6*. <br />Rahn inquired whether an engineer is designing the walls. <br />Rouse stated there is. <br />Rahn pointed out as a result of the addition of the two-foot wall, there would be a hinge in the wall. <br />Rouse indicated he is aware of that and that every third 2' by 4* would be continuous. <br />Bremer commented this is similar to a property being rebuilt currently on SliadywiMnl. Bremer noted the <br />Planning Commission did allow the property owners in that instance to remove the riMif of a rambler and <br />construct a second flcKir. Bremer stated it is a lough call at limes to decide whether this is a rebuild or a <br />remodel. <br />Rouse stated financially he considers it a remodel. <br />Rahn inquired whether the two-story area is in a conforming liKation. <br />Curtis stated there is one portion encroaching into the 0-75’ zone, with the deck remaining as well. <br />Rahn noted the encroachment is due to erosion. <br />Rouse stated there would he no addition within the encroachment. Rouse stated one side of the house was <br />built in the early 1900’s, with the other side of the house being constructed in 1984. Rouse indicated the <br />addition is going over the house that was built later. <br />Rahn inquired whether there is a door on the side of the house that abuts the alley. <br />Rou.se stated there is not. Rou.se indicated there arc steps off the deck in that area. <br />Ix'slic noted there is a substantial anmunt of hardcover on the lot, and questioned if this would be <br />considered a rebuild, would the amount of hardcover be approved. <br />PAGE 23