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ORONO PLANNING CO.NLMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR MKRCH 20,2000 <br />City Staff is recommending this application be tabled. <br />Dampier stated he has attempted to comply with all of the City's regulations regarding this property, <br />which has been a frustrating and difficult process. Dampier indicated he was told these plans would <br />be approved by Chris and Lyle on City Staff. <br />Dampier stated Casco Point is zoned LR-1C, half acre lots, with zones B and C being allovi^ed as <br />much as a 15,000 square foot structure on a two acre lot. Dampier stated according to City Codes, <br />he is limited to 1,954 square feet, which in his view is placing an unfair burden on himself as well as <br />the other residents on Casco Point. Dampier stated when the exception is more commoii than the <br />rule, the rule should be changed, particularly in this case. It is doubtful that any s ngle lot on <br />Casco Point concurs with the current City rules, with a number of homes in the neighborhood <br />exceeding the allowable Siructure coverage limit. <br />Dampier stated his neighbors have slightly larger homes than himself with detached garages. The <br />plan before the Planning Commission tonight takes into account the environmental and the <br />community as a whole, with the proposed reduction in hardcover being a win/win situation for all. <br />Dampier stated he has met with City Staff on a number of occasions for the past few years, with <br />the exact same model being presented to Lyle and Chris for their review and approval. Dampier <br />stated he informed City Staff approximately one year ago that he wished to purchase the large <br />oak timbers needed to complete this project, which was a long and costly process. City Staff was <br />asked at that time whether the proposed project would be approved. Dampier stated he was told the <br />project would more than likely be approved. Dampier stated he then proceeded forward with the <br />purchase of the large oak timbers, which are very rare and expensive, and at this time is not <br />agreeable to removing them. <br />Dampier stated the addition to the existing residence will not block his neighbors' view of the lake, <br />will improve his existing structure as well as increase the City's tax base, reduce the current <br />hardcover and existing structural coverage, as well as improve the existing drainage problems <br />being experienced on this property, which will benefit the community. <br />Page 13