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« * MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, August 19,2002 6:30 o'clock p.m. While the Applicant, Ronald Cloud, was absent, Doug Schmidt of Hastings Conservatories was present. Bottenberg explained that the applicant had requested variances to side yard setback, hardcover in 75-250’ setback zone, average lakeshore setback, and lot coverage by structures to replace a deck and construct a three-season porch to the lakeside of the existing residence. Bottenberg pointed out that the applicant had removed the existing deck due to safety concerns and the proposed deck was slightly larger than what existed. The proposed deck is 20’X30’X17’, (571 s.f.) while the deck that was removed was 19’X30’X15’ (512 s.f.). Since the original deck was removed and the permit on file does not specify its dimensions, the applicant had provided the City with an aerial photo and hand drawn measurements. The deck including the railing is 6’ in height and is considered structure and encroaches 19’ into the average lakeshore setback. Bottenberg noted that the hardcover in the 75-250’ setback zone is more than the allowed 25%, in fact, without the deck, the hardcover is 36%, down from 43%. She continued that the shed located by the lakeshore is non conforming and staff had attempted PAGE 26 of 26 “■