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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 22,2002 6:30 o'dock pjn. (MOl-2699 Jay and Kendall Nygard, Continued) Nygard stated he would remove more of the rock garden. Kluth noted although it is unusual for the Planning Commission to approve plans that have been amended prior to the changes being reflected on a final drawing, they have in certain cases done that in the past. Hawn inquired whether the neighbors are fine with this proposal. Nygard stated they are. Mabusth inquired how the Applicant is able to deal with backing out onto Rest Point Road. Nyitard stated he generally backs up into the driveway to avoid having to back out onto the street. Nygard indicated the neighborhood generally encourages everyone to drive slow through this area. Mabusth stated in her view issue number two should be further discussed at the<r next Planning Commission meeting. Mabusth stated she would also like a clarification on overhangs by the City Attorney. Mabusth noted residents are allowed a l.S foot overhang. Hawn stated it was her understanding that had been changed to two feet. Nygard indicated the Planning Commission agreed that it should not encroach into the ten-foot setback. Nygard stated you are allowed two feet of overhang that does not count as structural coverage but it should not encroach into the 10-foot setback. Mabusth stated she would like to know where that 10-foot setback ends, whether it is 8.5 feet from the overhang or from the house. Mabusth stated it was her understanding if the structure met the setback, you were then allowed a 1.5 foot overhang. Weinberger stated that basically is the deflnition. Hawn stated if the Planning Commission does approve the application with the .4 percent increase in hardcover, the Applicant would be required to have final plans submitted reflecting that change prior to the City Council meeting. Nygard stated he would. Rahn stated the Applicant did indicate the square footage would be added towards the front and not the back of the structure. Rahn stated he does not want to see it encroach any closer to the side setbacks. Hawn moved, Mabusth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #01*2699, Jay and Kendall Nygard, 1386 Rest Point Road, granting of a variance to permit an addition to encroach two feet into the 10 foot required side yard setback, with the understanding the structural coverage will not exceed the allowable 15 percent, and subject to, one, the Applicant submitting a final plan prior to the City Council meeting showing the additional .4 percent structural coverage; two, a drainage and gutter plan will also be submitted at the same time prior to the City Council PAGES