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MINUTES OF THK ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETLNG MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19,2001 6:30 o’clock p.m. are (#01-2730 Ace Properties, Continued) Lindquist commented in his view this should be considered as a tear-down and a rebuild, and recommended the structural coverage be limited at 15 percent. Mabusth noted there are concerns regarding drainage in this area. Mabusth inquired whether there any other drainage problems that the City is aware of in this area. Weinberger stated a concern has arisen regarding drainage in this area due to the amount of new construction that is occurring and the amount of hardcover that exists. Palm stated the lot docs have open space on either side of the house. Weinberger stated Staff would review the drainage once a Hnal site plan has been arrived at. Stoddard stated he docs not have a problem with most of the variances being requested, but in his view there should be a side yard setback of 10 feet. Stoddard recommended the structural coverace also be reduced. Stoddard suggested the Applicant also take into account the averace lakeshore setback when redesigning his plan. Palm stated the average setback would be determined from the existing concrete foundation. Rahn indicated he has a concern regarding the view of the neighbors if this size structure is constructed Palm stated the proposed residence is the same height as the neighbor to the west. Palm stated thev trying to accommodate the City, noting it is less cost effective if they arc required to redesien their plan. arc Hawn stated the Planning Commission typically does not grant variances to structural coverage on new construction. Hawn stated tn her view the only hardship is the small size of the lot, which doesn't drive the granting ol this number of variances according to State Statute. Hawn stated hardships tvoicallv run with the topography of the land. r . f Hawn commented it appears to be the consensus of the Planning Commission that the plan before them tonight IS not something they arc willing to support. Hawn stated the Applicant has the option of having the Planning Commission vote on this application tonight or to table it. «e"fonhis lof ® "hat type of house they would like to Hawn recommended the structural coverage be limited to 15 percent. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that structural coverage should be limited to I 500 squar« teet and that variances to lot width and lot area are appropriate. HawTi noted the proposed side y ard setbacks are also an issue that will need to be addre«eH u mqutred whether the Applicant would like this application tabled in order to give him time to “ vise his PAGE 6