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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tacsdayy Fcbniaiy 19,2002 6:30 o*dock pjn. (#01*2706 Richard and Jane Stark, Condnncd) The ^ipUcants have indicated they have decided not to constrict the addition on the east side of the resided and are instead proposing sli^tly larger decks and changing one of the decks into a screen porch. Both decks are located on the lakeside of the residence. Bottenberg stated the City Council did review this item last week and voted 3 to 0 to bring the application back to the Planning Commission for further review. The City Council stated they did not have any concerns with the changes but would like the Plaiming Commission to review the proposed changes and make the appropriate recommendation. Bottenberg stated the hardcover in the 0*75’ setback zone was approved at 15.3 percent, but the new proposal will reduce the hardcover to IS percent. The new propel also reduced the structural coverage by 148 square feet from what had previously been approved. Richard Stark stated he can add to Staffs report if the Plaiming Commission desires. Hawn stated the Planning Commission is familiar with this application. There were no comments from the public regarding this application. Kluth moved, Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #01*2706, Richard and Jane Stark, 815 Partenwood Road, granting of variances to hardcover., VOTE: Ayes6,NaysO. Hawn inquired whether there was any existing landscaping fabric on the property. Stark indicated if there is any still remaining on the property, it will be removed. NEW BUSINESS (#7) #02*2745 ILONA AND KENNETH PETERSON, 1074 WlLDHURST TRAIL, VARIANCES, 7:22 p.m. - 8:06 p.m. Kenneth Peterson, Applicant, and Jack Carter, Builder, were present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting variances to permit construction of a new house and detached garage on the property. The variance is to permit land alteration and construction of the garage and a portion of the deck within a protected wetland area and within the 26 foot buffer area around the wetland. Weinberger stated the property is vacant and was originally part of the Wildhurst Estates subdivision in 1991 . In 1973, a sewer line was installed across the property, with the sewer line crossing through the present building site. Weinberger stated the sewer line was relocated a couple of years ago across the south property line. PAGE 8