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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER20,1997 (ff 12 - #2304 Deborah ShoU - Continued) Schroeder moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2304. Vote: Ayes 6, NaysO. ^ (#13) #2305 ROGER AND ELIZABETH OLSEN, 815 PARTEN>VOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 10:43-11:03 P.M. * The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Dressier reported that the application is for remodeling and expansion of an existing residence to include an attached 4-stall garage and loop driveway requiring a lakeshore setback, and hardcover variances in the 0-73' and 75-250' lakeshore setbacks. A revved survey was presented. Bressler indicated that due to the lot configuration, the building pad on the lot is restricted. Staff recommends approval of the application subject to ^ conditions noted which include elimination of the loop portion of the driveway, plastic under landscaping, and with the notation that no further hardcover would be allowed m the furure. Bressler repor.ed that the applicant has agreed to remove the plastic imder the landscaping. Olsen said the plans have changed due to the homeowners' association covenants req-iring a 20' side setback. The plan currently calls for a 10' side setback. He would like to move the design down 10' to satisfy this requirement. Hawn said in order for this to occur, a new plan would have to be submitted. Bressler noted that hardcover calculations would change. Berg questioned what e.xisting foundation and walls would be used. The existing ^ foundation and walls to be used were noted. The house is a w^-out style. I .indquist said he would agree in principle to ’»his change but would require reviewing the plan. Olsen said there wsis a time limit problem for beginning construction this year. Hawn asked about the elimination of the loop and location of the well. Olsen said he has reduced hardcover 1185 s.f. in the 0-75' setback with the elimination of driveway and retaining walls. Tlie applicant's designer asked if approval could be based on percentages and changes meeting the percentages required.