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MIMTTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 21,2001 (Ml-2677 TERRY AND DOROTHY ERWIN, CONTINl ED) Weinberger slated the recommendation of approval is based upon the fact the existing structure is a legal non-conforming structure that uos built prior to the current zoning ordinances and that no further expansion of the non-confomiities uould occur. The proposed expansions are being completed \sithin the required setbacks. I.evin staled he has rev iewed the entire foundation of the existing residence and found that the area underneath the porch areas on the front of the house needs to be repaired. Levin stated the depth of the foundation is not adequate and need to be at 42 inches. Lev in stated the house has a full basement and the remainder of the foundation is in good condition and would be able to accommodate the e.xpansion. Levin stated due to the steep slope to the road, a turnaround area is neccs>ary. Tlie Applicants are proposing that the driveway area would be reduced by 800 square feet, reducing the hardcover in that setback to approximatelv 47 percent from 55 percent. Levin statt*d the improvements would add character to die house and more aesthetically pleasing. Lev in stated the main level of the residence is scheduled to be fully remodeled, with a new l1iH)r plan being proposed. Levin indicated some walls will be removed and some windows will be relocated. Smith staled one item the Planning Commission would like the Applicants to consider is possible remov al of the shed due to the amount of hardcov er on the propertv . Mrs. Envin stated the shed is used for storage at the present time, with ga.soline for their boat and lawnmower being stored in there as well as other items. Lrwin stated they would like to make some improvements to the shed to make it match tlie appearance of the ' ^use. Kluth inquired whether the Applicants could address the concrete patio. Kluth stated in his view the builder will need to do some work in the area of the patio to work on the foundation. Kluth inquiaxl whether the patio would be replaced following the foundation work. Levin stated they would be vv illing to consider a reduction in the sire of the patio. Weinberger stated they currenilv have a two-stall garage. Weinberger stated the City has had a problem w ith ouidixvr storage and would prefer hav ing a shed for storage on this lakeshore lot as long as the Applicants arc below the structural coverage limit. Weinberger stated the Applicants could consider possibly relocating the shed. Kluth stated he does not have a problem with the shed. Stoddard slated he 'ild like to sec the »hed brought into conformance with the setbacks. Kluth noted the shed currently is on a concrete pad. Lev in stated in his v iew the shed could be rotated slightl> to make it more square with the house as well as hav ing some improvements done to it. Levin commented he would be hesitant to say they would be able to move it enough to meet the ten foot setback since it would encroach into the turnaround area, but they would be willing to relocate it possibly three to five feet off the lot line. PAGE 20