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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 19,2002 6:30 o’clock p.in. (#02-2753 Wesley Byrne, Continued) Byroe stated it was his intentiim to meet the 10-foot setback and that apparently an enor was made on the plan. Byroe stated he does not have a problem meeting the 10’ setback. Byrne indicated he would be able to meet the IS percent structural coverage limit by eliminating the outside stairs to the proposed garage and reducing the size of the house somewhat. Byrne stated they can also reduce the size of the stairwell. Hawn inquired whether those changes can be reflected on the plan prior to appearing before the Council. Byrne stated they can be. Smith inquired about the use of space above the garage and separate access. Byroe commented that would be a guest bedroom, noting there is access to the second floor of the house. Byroe noted he will be removing the stairway to that bedroom. Hawn stated the only variance required would be the hardcover variance. Weinberger noted the Applicant has indicated he intends to keep the original foundation, attd recommended that if any w’ork needs to be done to the existing foundation that this issue be revisited. Fritzler inquired how old the residence is. Byrne stated it was constructed in 1940. Hawn moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #02-2753, Wesley Byrne, 2817 Casco Point Road, granting of a variance to hardcover In the 75-250’ setback area, with the understanding the hardcover In that area will be reduced from what enrrentiy eilsts; and contingent upon the fact that if the existing foundation needs to be replaced or repaired In any substantial amount that the variance granted be withdrawn and that the plans will be resubmitted to the Planning Commission and viewed as new construction; and further with the understanding the side yard setback will be 10* instead of 9.7’ and that structural coverage will not exceed 15 percent. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#14) #02-2754 MATTHEW AND KATHY DOLLIFF, 2680 PHEASANT ROAD, VARIANCE, 11:42 p.m. -11:44 p.m. Matthew Doliiff Applicant, was present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Bottenberg stated the Applicant is proposing to construct a 467 square foot addition and 164 square foot entryway and walk to the residence. The addition and the walk will be located in the 7S-2S0’ setback area and will be on the street side of the residence. The addition will increase the hardcover in the PAGE 33