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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, APRIL 8,2002 <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS—LIZ HAWN, REPRESENTATIVE <br />None. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />None. <br />ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br />5. #2461 William and Thelma Br> son, and James A. R. Johnson, 650,660,670, and <br />680 Big Island—Subdivision of a Lot Line Rearrangement <br />Gaffron stated that the applicant had requested the application be tabled. <br />Mayor Peterson moved, and W hite seconded, tabling Item #5 William and Thelma <br />Bryson, and James A. R. Johnson, 650,660,670, and 680 Big Island—Subdivision of <br />a Lot Line Rearrangement. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS—DEBORAH HALVORSON, <br />REPRESENTATIVE <br />Bottenberg stated that the Twidwells were proposing to tear down the existing house on <br />their property and construct a new residence. They had already considered several <br />remodeling schemes for the existing house and had revised their plans for new <br />construction three times in an attempt to meet the 15% lot coverage for structures, setback <br />requirements, and save three mature maple trees in the 75 - 250 ’ setback zone. The <br />current plan meets setback, average setback, and lot coverage standards, but hardcover in <br />the 75 - 250 ’ setback zone is proposed at 33.54% where only 25% is allowed. The <br />applicants ’ preferred plan keeps all three of the maple trees. The Planning Commission <br />recommended approval. Bottenberg stated that staff found the lot is conforming and does <br />not warrant a hardcover variance. <br />Nancy Twidwell stated that they began plans to remodel two years ago, but because of <br />drainage issues, they have been advised to do a tear down and rebuild. They are currently <br />looking at their fourth set of new construction plans. They are trying hard to preserve <br />three 60-year-oId maple trees, meet codes, and meet their family’s needs. <br />She stated that keeping the driveway where it currently exists is best for the health of the <br />trees. They hired an arborist who recommended keeping the drive in place because the <br />trees’ root systems are used to the compression in those areas. Moving the drive, and