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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 19,2002 6:30 o’clock p.m. (#02-2753 Wesley Byrne, Continued) Bymc stated it was his intention to meet the 10-foot setback and that apparently an error was made on the plan. Bymc stated he does not have a problem meeting the 10’ setback. Bymc indicated he would be able to meet the 15 percent structural coverage limit by eliminating the outside stairs to the proposed garage and reducing the size of the house somewhat. Byrne stated they can also reduce the size of the stairwell. Hawn inquired whether those changes can be reflected on the plan prior to appearing before the Council. Byrne stated they can be. Smith inquired about the use of spa». j above the garage and separate access. Bymc commented that would be a guest bedroom, noting there is access to the second floor of the house. Bymc noted he will be removing the stairway to that bedroom. Hawn stated the only variance required would be the hardcover variance. Weinberger noted the Applicant has indicated he intends to keep the original foundation, and recommended that if any work needs to be done to the c.xisting foundation tbit this issue be revisited. Fritzler inquired how old the residence is. BjTnc stated it was constructed in 1940. Haw n moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #02-2753, Wesley Byrne, 2817 Casco Point Road, granting of a variance to hardcover in the 75-250’ setback area, w ith the understanding the hardcover in that area will be reduced from what currently exists; and contingent upon the fact that if the existing f,>undation needs to be replaced or repaired In any substantial amount that the variance granted be withdraw n and that the plans will be resubmitted to the Planning Commission and viewed as new construction; and further with the understanding the side yard setback will be 10’ instead 019.7' and that structural coverage will not exceed 15 percent. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#14) #02-2754 MATTHEW AND K.\THY DOLLIFF, 2680 PHEASANT ROAD, VARIANCE, 11:42 p.m. - 11:44 p.m. Matthew Dolliff, Applicant, was present. 1 h' Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Botteiibcrg stated the Applicant i« proposing to construct a 467 square foot addition and 164 square foot entryway and walk to the residence. The addition and the walk will be located in tb.' 75-250’ setback area and w ill be on the street side of the i-csidence. The addition will increase the hardcover in the PACE 33