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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 17,2001 6:30 o’clock p.m. (1^01-2714 Frederick Puzak, Continued) Stoddard indicated he is in favor of this application subject to the septic being reviewed. Hawn noted the Applicant is proposing to meet the IS percent structural coverage, but will still require a hardcover variance given the situation. Lindquist inquired whether there are any bluff issues with this application. Gaffron stated the area near the lake does not rise high enough to be considered a bluff. Stoddard noted the lot does have some hardships inherent to the land. Lindquist stated he would prefer to have the residence hooked up to City sewer if possible and would recommend to the City Council that they review extending the sewer line in this area. Lindquist stated he does not have a problem with the application subject to the sewer issue being reviewed. Rahn inquired when the 1,500 square feet is applied and when the 15 percent is applied. Hawn stated whichever is more. Gaffron stated any lot that is under 10,000 square feet is allowed up to 1,500 square feet structural coverage, with any lot under two acres being allowed 15 percent of the entire lot area. Puzak stated the structural coverage would be at 15 percent. Smith noted the total hardcover does increase by over 500 square feet, with the total structural coverage does increase by over 1,000 square feet. Weinberger stated there arc two sets of hardcover numbers included in the report, with one set being the total hardcover and the other set including the plastic. Weinberger stated the hardcover increases by .2 percent in the 0-75 ’ area and decreases in the 75-250 ’ setback by approximately 7 percent. Smith stated the Planner’s Report notes that the total hardcover increases from 1,601 to 2,105 square feet, and the total structural coverage increase on the property is 1,009 square feet. Gaffron stated the total hardcover devoted to structure in the 75-250 ’ area increases, which is different than total hardcover. Gaffron noted the Applicant would be reducing the size of the driveway. Lindquist pointed out the Applicant is proposing structural coverage at 15 percent. Smith stated the existing is 10.3 percent. Smith stated the Applicant is adding additional structural coverage and hardcover. Smith inquired why the hardcover is increasing. Gaffron stated the report says the total hardcover devoted to structure is increasing. PAGE 23 ^inar-. •