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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1999 (#2543 Ted Edin, Continued) Bottenberg stated the Applicant is proposing to replace an existing second story deck or* the back on the house due to the deteriorating condition of the deck, floor boards and joi^. In addition to replacing the existing deck, the Applicant is proposing to add a small section onto the deck. The section would be approximately 6* by 12' to allow for a sitting area. Bottenberg stated the driveway is shared with neighbors through an easement and the lot is undersized for this zoning district. Hardcover would be increased from 77.11 percent to 77.9 percent. Total lot coverage on the lot would also be increased to 23.8 percent. Chair Hawn noted that the Applicants are replacing an existing deck. Edin commented that due to the shared driveway being located on their property, the hardcover for the lot is high. Edin stated they would be willing to remove some plastic undertayment and rock in an effort to reduce the hardcover on the property. Chair Hawn stated she would like to see less hardcover on this property. Smith commented the reason for less hardcover is to reduce the runoff into the lakes and streams, noting that a deck is considered hardcover as well as landscaped areas. There were no public comments. Bottenberg stated there is not a lot of area where hardcover could be reduced. Stoddard stated the issue before the Planning Commission tonight is whether they should be allowed to build over an existing structure and whether the size of the deck should be increased. Chair Hawn staled she has a hard time allowing additional hardcover on this property. Edin staled he would be willing to reduce the hardcover if possible, Hawn suggested the application be tabled to allow the Applicant time to reduce the hardcover on the property. Lindquist noted the Applicant currently has 77.1 percent hardcover and 23.3 percent structural coverage, where 15 percent is allowed, which the Planning Commission would not like to see increased. Lindquist stated reduction of the deck would count towards reduction of hardcover but not plastic undertayment or rock. Nygard stated the plastic undertayment will still need to be removed by the Applicant. Chair Hawn stated the Applicant has a right to have his application heard within 60 days, and inquired whether he would be willing to waive the 60 days. Edin stated he would be willing to waive the 60 days. Berg moved, Kluth seconded, to table Application #2543,3025 Casco Point Road, to allow the Applicant time to reduce hardcover on the property. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. Item #10 was heard after item #11 Page 21