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r r- \nNUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COiVLMlSSION MEETING Monday, September 20, 2004 6:00 o’clock p.m. (#04-3052 Eric Vogstrom, Continued) Leslie stated the encroachment would be reduced if the size of the structure is reduced. Vogstrom inquired whether he would be better off remodeling the e.\isting str-cturc, Rahn stated that decision would be up to the applicant, but that the Planning Commission appears to be opposed to the proposed amount of hardcover. Leslie pointed out that a remodel is considered to be less than 50 percent of value, Rahn inquired whether the driveway could be reduced. Vogstrom noted there is no driveway figured into the existing hardcover calculation, and if a driveway was added into the hardcover, that would increase it to 34 or 35 percent. Curtis stated the property currently is accessed from the right-of-way. Paul Raster, 2600 Casco Point Road, mdicates he owns the property on the other side of the fire lane. Raster stated the fire lane has been filled in over many years and that encroachment on the fire lane in his opinion should be granted because it would alleviate some of the construction problems the applicant is facing on this lot. Raster stated the fire lane currently is not very passable given the vegetation and that allowing the fire lane to be used would have very little impact on the neighborhood. Vogstrom stated the house would also be angled and would only encroach in a couple of spots. Leslie stated in his view the hardcover could be reduced, which may in turn resolve the side street setback. Leslie inquired whether the Planning Commission could offer some suggestions on what they would like to see the hardcover reduced to. H Fntzler stated he believes the hardcover could be reduced to 27 percent. Leslie stated in his opinion some of the hardcover for the fire lane should be applied to this property. Jurgens stated the fire lane is a public right-of-way and that the applicant has a nght to use that fire lane. Jurgens suggested the applicant consider a side-loading garage if the City allows the fire lane to be used. Gaffron stated as far as the driveway is concerned. Staff has not looked at sight lines and other issues relating to safe*y, which need to be considered. Gaffron noted there is a slight cutv’c on Casco Point Road that may dictate where the driveway is located. Rahn stated it appears the Planmng Commission would like to see the proposed hardcover reduced and that the Planning Commission at this time is not prepared to set a definite percenuge. Rahn suggested the applicant consider tabling his application to allow him time to redesign his plans. Rahn stated another option would be for the applicant to decide whether he would like to remodel the existing structure. PAGE 23 •» ■ «