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r <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, October 18, 2004 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />Rahn noted the applicant has made some hardcover reductions but that the proposed residence is still <br />10 feet from the tight-ot-way where 15 feet is required. <br />Vogstrom stated on one side he is 13.5 feet and that the residence can be slid over somewhat to the <br />south. Vogstrom indicated at the time the plan was drawn up he was trying to protect some trees in <br />that area and that it was his belief the trees enhanced the lot. <br />Jurgens noted the Planning Commission should act on this matter tonight given the 60-day time limit. <br />Jurgens stated in his opinion the hardcover still needs to be reduced further, noting that there are <br />drainage issues that also have to be dealt with on this lot. <br />Vogstrom noted the City Engineer had signed off on the drainage issues under his original proposal at <br />the 58 percent hardcover. Vogstrom stated Staff informed him that the City Engineer did not have any <br />issues with the drainage. Vogstrom indicated the property at 2800 Peasant Road was approved in mid <br />August 2002, which is a lot that had a very similar situation where two-thirds of that lot was in the <br />0-75*. Vogstrom noted two-thirds of this lot is also in the 0-75*. Vogstr om stated the Planning <br />Commission at that time found that while the 25 percent standard is feasible, such a limitation would <br />result in construction of a residence that would not be in keeping with the character of the <br />neighborhood and surrounding homes. Vogstrom noted a hardcover variance was allowed in that <br />instance at 39.2 percent hardcover. <br />Vogstrom indicated the proposed footprint of his house is approximately 1100 square feet, with a <br />three-car garage, which is not out of character for this neighborhood and does not constitute a large <br />house. <br />Leslie inquired how many of the neighbors have three car garages versus two car garages. <br />Vogstrom stated it is approximately half and half, with the newer homes having the three car garages, <br />Vogstrom indicated he was attempting to address the off-street parking by consnxictmg a three car <br />PAGE 7