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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CO.MMISSION MEETING WcdicMlay* Janvary ’ 22,2003 6:30 o'clock p.m. («9) M2-2061 ERIK TH03IPS0N, 1940 CONCORDIA STREET, VARIANCES 10:05 -11:20 P3I. Enk Thompson. Applicim, and Kelvin Renerath. were present. BoOenberg explained that, once agam. this applicant too, was requesting a front yard setback md lot coverage by structure svrances to construct a new second story to the existing residence on the property. She continued that, currently, there is a second story over 3 '4 of the residence constructed at sanous limes. She pointed out that the fuotpnni of the residence would not be changing, nor its location, however due to the age and condition of the residence a structural engineer has determined the residence can handle the additional load of a new second story, but mil need some additional footings and shoring up. Bottenberg noted that a Vanance for hardcoser in the 250-500* setback zone was not required, howeser, the applicant w ould be proposing the removal of existing hardcover and structure and aiding structure and hardcover to other locations on the property. Bottenberg identified 8 issues for consideTation by the Planning Commission and staled that if the Planning Commission concludes that the unusual conditions and configuration of tin* property are hardships that support approval of the front yard setback and lot coverage hy structure v ariances to construct a new second story to the existing residence, then a recommendation for approval may be appropnate. As he was planning to be married. Thompson explained that he was attempting to make room for a future family. He commented that his goal was to retain the same character of his home, w hile making it a bit bigger. Hawn asked if a permit was on file for the lean-to shed. Bottenberg indicated there was a permit fw the shed. John Waldron. 1951 CoiKordia Street, stated that he favored the remodel and felt it to be an improvement to the neighborhood He maintained that the applicant was faced with the hardship of an odd-shaped lot and should be allowed his application. After speaking to several neighKirs. Waldron stated that all were in favor of the improvements, especially since neither the footpnnt or hardrover would increase Mabusth asked for clanfication of the covered deck. Thompson suted that the covered deck is exisung structure, which would be turned into a covered porch. With regard to the front yard setback for the second story. Chair Smith asked if :he addition would be built straight up Although she felt the design was reasvmabte. Hawn indicated that the Commission has difficulty with structural coverage in general. Although the current lean-to structure built right up to the neighbor* proper.^ .me has always been there. Thompson indicated that it would be removed, as would the current garage-landing roof PAGE 19 of 29