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r ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19. 2000 (#2656 Barbara and Collins Cavender, Continued) requirements due to the size of the lot. Smith inquired whether the house could be downsized somewhat in an effort to meet the 15 percent structural coverage limit. Smith stated she prefers to see new construction at 15 percent or lower. Stoddard stated he is In agreement with the 15 percent structural coverage limit. Stoddard inquired v/hat the total square footage of the house is. Becca Hein.. Architect, noted the second floor of the house has not been designed at this time, but will be approximately the same as the First floor. Mrs. Cavender commented the second floor will not extend over the entire First floor. Stoddard noted the footprint of the proposed residence is 2,300 square feet. Smith inquired how close to the lake the residence is proposed to be located. Mr. Cavender stated they would like to construct the house approximately 30 feet from the lake. Smith questioned whether the location of the residence could be moved further back from the lake. Kluth commented he personally does not have a problem with the setback, but noted he does have a concern regarding the total structural coverage being proposed for this lot. Nygard commented he would like to see the hardcover within the 0-75* setback minimized as much as possible. Hawn noted this lot is relatively flat and would not require a stainway down to the take. Hawn noted for the record that a letter of support has been received by the City from David Williams, 1400 Rest Point Road; Clarisse Johnson, 1398 Rest Point Road; and Pat Walsh, 1390 Rest Point Road. Mr. Cavender stated the City will receive a benefit by having the new residence being located out of the City's right-of-way. Mrs. Cavender stated their purchase agreement is contingent upon approval of their application. Smith inquired whether the Applicants would be able to downsize the structure. Mrs. Cavender commented if they are required to redesign their plan, it would require a signiFicant amount of work. Cavender noted the proposed garage for the residence is not oversized. Hawn inquired whether the house could be located closer to the road. Mrs. Cavender stated they will not be able to meet the setback requirements. Cavender indicated there are utility poles and a lift station located in the front yard, which necessitates the house being located a little further back. Page 28