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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />February 21,2001 <br />experienced storm damage and is not in very good shape. <br />Kluth indicated he would be reluctant to grant any increase to hardcover on this lot. Kluth inquired <br />whether the Applicants discussed Uic hardcover issue with City Staff Kluth indicated the Planning <br />Commission lias been very reluctant to grant any increases to hardcover in the past. <br />Hedblom noted the deck would be removed as part of this project. Hedblom stated tlic situation <br />with the garage in its present location is very dangerous and needs to be addressed. Hedblom noted <br />the present driveway is very short and relocation of the ga'agc would allow safer access into the <br />property. <br />Kluth stated the issue he has with the garage is the proposed size due to tlic amount ofliardcover <br />and structural coverage presently on the lot. <br />Hedblom commented in his view the Applicants would be willing to reduce the size of the garage. <br />1 lawn pointed out the Planning Commission has taken a very strict policy on increasing structural <br />co\‘cragc, and if approval is granted on the current proposal, a precedent would be set. Hawn noted <br />the amount of structural coverage already existing on the lot is in excess of tlic allowable amount. <br />Gaffron staled in order to meet the amount of existing structural coverage on the lot, the garage <br />would need to be reduced to 24’ by 26*. <br />Mabusth inquired w hether the Applicants have given any consideration to removal of the boat <br />house. <br />Hedblom stated the Applicants would like to keep the boathouse since it provides storage for their <br />dock materials and serves a useful purpose. <br />Hawn stated she would be in support of doing some improvements to the driveway. Hawn stated <br />tlic current proposal docs not really allow for a turnaround and in her view should be modified <br />somewhat. Hawn inquired what hardcover would result if a turnaround were added. <br />GafTroc stated if the garage were reduced, the amount of driveway would also be reduced <br />PAGE 4