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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 20. 1992 ZONING FILE #1748 - CONT. Cohen asked what is the hardship. Hovland stated they need that large of a garage for their vehicles and storage. It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Cohen, to recommend denial of Application #1748 for Bob Hovland, 1245 North Arm Drive, for a conditional use permit and variance. Ayes 4, nays 0. (#6) #1750 CHARLES & SHIRLEY PYLE, 3548 IVY PLACE — VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 7:31 - 7:35 P.M. The Affidavit of Pub Iication and Cert i f i cate of Mailing were noted. Charles and Shirley Pyle and their architect, Daryl Hanson, were present for this application. Mabusth explained that the applicants propose to relocate an existing detached garage closer to the residence and instalI a patio area and a fami ly room addition. Al I structures meet the required side setback. There is 663 s.f. of roofed structure to be placed over paved walkways and patio. There is a decrease in hardcover, but an increase of 9.IX in structural hardcover. There is an excess of structural lot coverage. Johnson expressed his concern about the loss of trees and the intensification of the lot coverage. Mr. Pyle explained that they originally intended to attached the garage, but because of the layout of the house, it was not feasible. He advised that one of the trees to be removed has a disease already. Mrs. Pyle said they were not opposed to replanting trees. Cohen asked if the appi icants were wl I I ing to consider deleting the roofed area. Hanson stated the applicants are willing to decrease the roofed area by 200 s.f. He noted that part of the area is covered by a tre Mis. Mabusth reported that the City has taken the position that a trellis area is not hardcover. i N V mm .-K