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r i MINUTES OF THE ORONO FLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moaday, Aagast 16,2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. (404-3046 Robcn aod Brcoda MacDouM, Leslie questioned if it was assumed that the applicant was not interested in reducing hardcover and it was also assumed that this garage had collapsed or had detenorated to the point where it needed to be destroyed, Leslie inquired whether that would have been a valid remedy. Leslie inquired whether anotliCT alternative remedy if the applicant docs not wish to reduce har^over elsewhere would be to remove the garage. Kelley stated if the Planning Commission w ould like to discuss the hardcover, he would suggest tabling It until the next meeting to give him an opportunity to speak w ith city suff and his client. Bremer stated the applicant could also relocate the garage. Fnt7ler inquired when the existing garage was removed, whether the electrical service in the walls was removed. MacDonald indicated the new garage has the same electrical panel and the same w inng. Fntzler inquired whether new wiring exists in the walls or the old wiring and whether the old tight switches and outlets were replaced. MacDonald stated the old panel was utilized in the new garage and probably the w ire running to the garage is still there. MacDonald stated he is unsure about the switches. Fritzler suggested the applicant check the panel to see if there is a sticker in there for the new clcctncal to show that it has been inspected. Fntzler commented in his view the new winng points to a rebuild rather than a remodel, and that in his opimon this is a tear-dowm and a rebuild. MacDonald inquired what would happen if the garage were relocated so it no longer encroached. Bremer stated in her view a hardcover analysis would still be done. Kahn stated if a foot and a half were cut off the garage, a vanance w'ould no longer be required. Gundlach indicated typically in new construction where there is excessive hardcover, the City requires the property owner to remov e hardcover in the amount of w hat they are adding. Gundlach noted this garage was rebuilt over c.\isting hardcover and that the City, in cases where the hardcover is well over the amount allowed, have required additional hardcover to be removed. Rahn concurred it may be a good idea to table this application to give the applicant some time to consider his options for reducing hardcover on the lot. Bremer stated she would prefer a target number be given to the applicant. Gundlach indicated the origirtal request was for the 30 percent hardcover to continue w ith a bigger PAGE 23