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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday. Fcbniar>’ 19,2003 6:30 o'cIiKk p.m. (M03-2867 DAMKL ADAMS, Continued) hardcover variance would still be required to allou this amount of hardcover in the 0-75* setback zone. Bottenberg staled that the rest of the existing residence, garage, and drix eway are located in the 75-250* setback zone and constitute 37^'o hardcover in this /one. She pointed out that, while the driveway on the property is fairly c\lensi\c and accounts for a large anu>unt of hardcover, the circle driveway may be appropriate to assist the residents in backing out onto Tonkawa Road. There could be other areas of the driveway near the garage and gra^'el area to consider for removal. With regard to the average lakcshorc setback, .ioitenberg indicated that the existing residence is located 17* into the average lakeshore setback, which v\ouId not change vviih the addition and dormers. WTiilc the existing topography suggests that the addition would not be w ithin the visibility of either neighboring property or encroach on any existing view of the lake. Bottenberg maintained that an average lakeshore setback variance would be required. Bottenberg reviewed the issues for consideration and stated that if the Planning Commission felt the existing conditions of the residence and property created a valid hardship that supports the variances requested, then a recommendation for approval would be appropriate, otherwise further direction should be given Chair Smith stated that she was hesitant to recommend driveway removal if this made backing out onto Tonkawa Road more hazardous. Alexander pointed out that, while the new plan shows the new screen porch outside the U- 75* setback zone, the applicant would prefer to build the porch as originally submitted. There were no publie comments. Bottenberg pointed out that there is an additional deck near the water, covered by snow, which she could not ascertain its condition. Alexander passed around an aenal photo w ith the deck near the water. While she felt the applicant’s design made sense. Chair Smith noted the numerous opportunities to reduce hardcover on the propertv. Alexander slated that the site is dilTiculi to work with and difficult to maneuver by car. Mabu.sth indicated that she had noticed that the loop had not been plowed and didn't seem to be used much PAGE 5 of 26