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MLNtTES OF THE ORONO FiJiNMNG COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October IB, 2004 6:00 o’clock p.m. (Bill and Robia GricrMB, Coatlaued) Leslie staled one of (Hr questions in Suff s report is whether there is a hardship associated w ith the fact that this property has lakeshore on tw o sides. Leslie stated if it is assumed that the lake w as not on the front side of the house and that this w*as a single lakeshore property, w hat effectively w ould happen is the 0-7S' west would stay as is and the 0-7S* east would become a part of the 7S'-250’ zone. Leslie pointed out under that scenano the allowed hardcover would be 0 percent in the 0-75’ west, 1.346 feet in the 0-75 east now reclassified as 75-250’, and 1.190 in the 75 ’-250’. which allow s for a toul of 2,536. Leslie noted the current hardcover is 4.232. which is substantially over the amount that w ould be allowed. Leslie inquired if this property w as any other lakeshore property, w hether an expansion of the footpnnt would be allow^. Jurgens stated in his view the hardcover does seem to be excessive, and inquired whether the applicants have explored the option of adding onto the front of the hou.se. Hansen indicated the client would prefer not to add onto the front of the house to minimize the impact on the neighbors. Curtis sta.cd an addition off the front would also encroach on the side yard setback, w hich is currently conforming at ten feet. Gnerson indicated she is not interested in adding to the front of the house due to the impact on the neighbors. Grierson stated if the addition w ere constructed in the back, it w ould not impact any of the neighbors. Fntzler stated the proposed 51 percent is excessive in his view and that he w ould like to sec the size of the addition reduced along w ith removal of the patio paxers. Gnerson stated the home is unique given the fact that it is 100 years old, but that there arc also a number of inadequacies with the structure Gnerson indicated they hax'e spoken to a number of builders who have suggested tearing down the structure and constructing new. Grierson stated she w ould like to retain the character of the cunent residence but make it more efficient for today’s w orld. Fntzler inquired w hether the height of the garage w ould be raised. Gnerson indicated she does not believe so Hansen stated some bigger floor trusses would be installed in the garage. Fritzler noted currently the garage does not have an 8-foot door. Hansen stated it is a 7-foot garage door. PAGE 28