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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 20,2000 (M2636 GARY AND SUSAN CABLE, Continued) Stoddard stated the Planning Commission tends to limit structural coverage on new construction to 15 percent and 25 percent hardcover. Ha\Mi concurred that the 15 percent structural coverage will need to be adhered t-1. Hawn stated the Cit>- iNpically does not allow any Uardcover within the 0-75’ aone, noting the i ^ has ordinances in place which permits replacement of those structures only under certain circumstances. Hawn commented she personally is unsure about what plan is being presented to the Planning Conrmission tonight, noting the Planning Commission is not here to design the Applicant’s house and driveway. Hawn stated she would like to know exactly what hardcover the Planmng Commission is being asked to consider. Hawn stated if the ice house remains, the third staU of the garage and driveway will probably not be approved. Berg inquired whether there w ill be a front sidessalk between the front entry and the driveway Weinberger stated the Applicants are proposing a sidewalk. Weinberger stoted the building permit does not show a sidewalk. Smith inquired whether the sidewalk is included in the 100 additional square feet of hardcover. Weinberger stated that is included in the 100 square feet. Weinberger stated the 50 feet of excess hardcover does include the ice house. Smith commented it is her opinion if the Applicants w ish to keep the ice house, they may do so, but that they will need to come back before the Planning Commission at the time the foundation of the ice house is proposed to be replaced Smith stated tspically the City docs not approve leplacemcnt of foundations for stmcturcs located within the 0-75’ 7onr Lindquist commented in his view the ice house should be removed if the Applicants want the additional hardcover. Smith stated the decision to keep the ice house is up to the Applicants. Lindquist stated if the ice house remains, the amount of hardcover should be limited to 25 percent Smith stated she would be in agreement with the 25 percent lurdcover limit. Hawm inquired w hether they need to look at »op of the bluff requirements, noting there is a steep dropoff. Weinberger stated there is no bluff situation on this property. Lindquist inquired how many square feet they are over on the hardcover. PAGES