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r MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, April 21,2003 6:00 o’clock p.m. swale to direct runofFdrainage around the side of the residence to the lake side. Bottenberg pointed out that rain gutters would be required on the side of the home to direct excessive runoff away from neighbors. Bottenberg indicated that a revised drainage plan should be submitted and approved before building permits would be issued. Bottenberg reported that the proposed additions and removals result in a net decrease of 104 s.f., final hardcover would be 4,894 s.f. (31%). She noted that the applicants had also proposed to replace an existing deck on the lakeside of the residence that has begun to deteriorate. However, the deck was shown in the plans with a railing, therefore would be included in the lot coverage by structures calculations. The cantilevered wall on the north side to the bedroom addition would be new and not over hardcover, therefore, the amount of hardcover has a net increase of 32 s.f. On the other hand, the cantilevered wall on the street side of the kitchen addition would be under the eave, therefore would not increase the amount of hardcover. In reference to the average lakeshore setback, Bottenberg noted that the property to the south, 2967 Casco Point Road, had a main residence and caretaker’s house on it until 1977 when the caretaker’s house was subdivided off the property. When this was subdivided, it became an unusually shaped and significantly changed the average lakeshore setback for the two adjacent properties. It was felt that the proposed additions would have little impact on the views enjoyed by 2965 Casco Point Road. With the existing foundation removed and a new one to be constructed to accommodate the one story addition above it, Bottenberg stated that it is staffs opinion that this would provide the City an opportunity to have the residence conform to the required side )wd setback of 10’. After reviewing the application and hardship, Bottenberg noted that staff does not see a substantial hardship which would justify the side yard setback variance. Mr. Midthun stated that, since purchasing the home in 2000, they have worked to preserve the character of the cottage home, while striving to make it more livable. Currently, he PAGE 13 of 56 'i ¥