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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COM^nSSION <br />Mowlay,M«y2l,2001 <br />(/MH-2677 TERRY AND DOROTHY ERWIN. CONTINUED) <br />Weinberger gtated the recommendation of approval is based upon the fact the existing structure is a <br />legal non-conforming structure that was built prior to the current zoning ordinances and that no further <br />expansion of the non-conformities would occur. The proposed expansions arc being completed w ithin <br />the required setbacks. <br />Levin stated he has reviewed the entire foundation of the existing residence and found that the area <br />underneath the porch areas on the front of the house needs to be repaired. Levin stated the depth of the <br />foundation is not adequate and need to be at 42 inches. Levin stated the house has a full basement and <br />the remainder of the foundation is in good condition and would be able to accommodate the <br />expansion. <br />Levin stated due to the steep slope to the rood, a turnaround area is necessary. I1ic Applicants are <br />proposing that the driveway area would be reduced by 800 square feet, reducing the ha^coser in that <br />setback to approximately 47 percent from 55 percent. Levin stated the improvements would add <br />character to the house and more aesthetically pleasing. Lev in stated the main level of the residence is <br />scheduled to be fully remodeled, with a new floor plan being proposed. Levin indicated some walls <br />will be removed and some windows will be relocated. <br />Smith stated one item the Planning Commission would like the Applicants to consider is possible <br />removal of the shed due to the amount of hardcover on the property. <br />Mrs. Envin stated the shed is used fur storage at the present time, with gasoline for their boat and <br />lawnmower being stored in there as well os other items Erwin stated they would like to make some <br />improvements to the shed to make it match the appearance of the house. <br />Kluih inquired whether the Applicants could address the concrete patio. Klulh stated in his view the <br />builder will need to do some work in the area of the patio to work on the foundation. Kluth inquired <br />whether the patio would be replaced following the foundation work. <br />Levin stated they would be w illing to consider a reduction in the size of the patio. <br />Weinberger stated they currently have a two-stall garage. Weinberger slated the City has had a <br />problem with outdoor storage and would prefer having a shed for storage on this bkeshore lot as long <br />as the Applicants are below the structural coverage limit. Weinberger stated the Applicants could <br />consider possibly relocating the shed. <br />Kluth stated he does not have a problem with the shed. <br />Stoddard stated he would like to see the shed brought into conformance with the setbacks. <br />Kluth noted the shed currently is on a concrete pad. <br />Levin stated in his view the shed could be rotated slightly to moke it more square w ith the house os <br />well as having some improvements done to it Lev in commented he would be hesitant to say they <br />would be able to move it enough to meet the ten foot setback siivrs it would encroach into the <br />turnaround area, but they would be willing to relocate it possibly three to five feet off the lot line. <br />PAGE 20