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t <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR <br />Havm commented the size of the lot really Is not considered a hardship. <br />Kluth stated the Applicants are dose to the 15 percent structural coverage standard, and <br />inquired whether the house could be downsized somewhat to meet the Cit/s limit <br />Mrs. Cavender stated they have been wortdng with their architect in an attempt to downsbe <br />the house. <br />Bob Boyer. Building Contractor, stated an additional hardship for the Planning Commission to <br />consider is the fact that the original structures in this area were built as cabins and not as <br />year*round residences. Due to subsequent changes in the ordinances, hardships were <br />created. Boyer stated the lots in this area will never be able to meet the setback requirements. <br />Boyer stated they have attempted to limit the amount of structural coverage as well as <br />the hardcover. <br />Robert Bredeson, 1410 Rest Point Road, stated he has lived in this area for over 80 years. <br />and all the homes in this area are all located within 25 to 30 feet of the lake and all have <br />similar hardcover to what is being proposed teHijhU Bredeson commented the new r«>.‘.idence <br />will be constructed out of the r1ght*of*way and will complement the neighbomood. Bredeson <br />noted the existing residence has not been well maintained. Bredeson stated he is in support <br />of this project. <br />Mrs. Cavender presented pictures to the Planning Commission of the existing residence. <br />There were no further comments regarding this application. <br />Havm commented in her view the proposed residence is an improvement over what currently <br />exists. Hawn i..ted the City historically adheres to its 15 percent structural coverage limit <br />as well as the 25 percent hardcover limit. Hawn stated due to the size of the lot. the proposed <br />residence will not be able to meet the iakeshore setback. Hawn stated she would be <br />reluctant to approve struaura! coverage over 15 percent <br />Smith commented tho Applicants cieaiy will not be able to comply with all of the City’s <br />requirements due to the bize of the lot Sm^rh inquired whether the house could be <br />Page 38 <br />j <br />a