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MIMTESOFTlie ORONO f lannlm ; commission meetlng Moaday, Scptwbcr 2d. 2WM 6:M o’dacfc p.m. («04.3dS2 Erie Vafilroa, Caallaacd) Leslie staled the cncruachmcnt is uuld be reduced if the size of the structure is reduced. Vogstrom inquired whether he would be better off remodeling the existing structure. Rahn stated that decision would he 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 considcTed to be less than 50 percent of value Rahn mquired whether the dnsrway eould be reduced. Vogstrom noted there is no driveway figured into the existing hardcover calculation, and if a dnvewav was added imo the hardcover, that wxHild increase it to 34 or 3S percent. Curtis staled the property currently is accessed from the nght-of-way. Paul Kaslcr, 2600 Ca.sco Point Ruad. indicates he owm the property on the other side of the fire lane. Raster slated the fire lone 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. Kaslcr stated the fire lane currently is not very pas.xablc given the vegetation and that allowing the fire lane to be used would have very little impact on the neighborhood. Vogstrom staled the hou.se w ould also be angled and w ould only erwroaeb 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 Commissum could ofTcr some suggestions on what they* would like to sec the hardcover reduced to. Fntzkr staled he believes the hardcover could be reduced to 27 percent. Leslie stated m his opinion some of the hardcover for the fire lane should be applied to thu property. Jurgens slated the fire lane is a public nght-of-way and that the applicant has a nght to use that fire lane. Jurgens suggested the applicant consider a sidc-Ioadtng garage if the City allow s the fire lane to be used. Gafiron stated as far as the driveway is concerned. Staff has not looked at sight lines and other issues relating to safety, which need to be considered. GafTron noted there is a slight cune on Casco Point Road that may dictate where the dnveway is located. Rahn staled it appears the Planning ('ommission would like to see the proposed hardcover reduced and that the Plannmg Commission at this time is not prepared to set a definite percentage. Rahn suggested the applicant consider tabling his application to allow him time to redesign his plans. Rahn stated anolhCT option would be for the applicant to decide whether he would like to remodel the e.xisting stnicture. PAGE 23