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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moaday, July 18,2005 6:00 o’clock p.m. the property, causing the property to be considerably out of conformance with zoning regulations. The applicant is proposing to remove her existing detached garage and attach a slightly smaller garage to the home with living space above. The applicant is requesting the following variances: 1. A 0-7S’zone hardcover variance for 32.9 percent hardcover where 0 percent is normally allowed and 32.6 percent currently exists. 2. A 75 ’•250* setback hardcover variance for 29.5 percent hardcover where 25 percent is normally allowed and 31.4 percent currently exists. 3.A lake setback variance. 4. A structural coverage variance for 21 percent structural coverage where 15 percent is allowed and 21.5 percent currently exists. Planning Staff recommends approval of the lake setback variance and approval of some level of hardcover and structural coverage variances as the Planning Commission deems appropriate. Dan Larkin stated there will be some further hardcover reductions that are not depicted on the survey, including removal of a brick sidewalk and two retaining walls. Larkin staled he did speak with one of the adjoining neighbors regarding the impact on his view to the lake, and after showing him the plans, he has indicated that he is not opposed to the project. Larkin stated the boulder wall could also be removed, which is not depicted on the survey. There were no public comments regarding this application. Fritzler stated he would like to see some more consideration given to reducing the hardcover. Fritzler inquired whether the hardcover in the 75’-250’ zone could be reduced further. Curtis stated the brick walk would also be removed. Larkin concurred that the brick walk would be removed and the garage door would be offset, which would reduce the driveway somewhat. Rahn inquired whether the dormer depicted in the proposal would be living space. PAGE 39 J