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i <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />AUGUST 21,2000 <br />(#2603 James Renckens, Continued) <br />Doleman stated the only way he could comply with the 15 percent structural coverage limit would <br />be to reduce the porch to two feet. <br />Hawn inquired whether the length of the porch could be reduced somewhat rather than have it the <br />whole length of the house. <br />Doleman stated he possibly could red*'ce the porch somewhat but he would still have a difficult <br />time meeting the 15 percent limit and having the porch be practical. <br />Kluth commented he is particularly sensitive as it relates to structural coverage on lake lots due to <br />The impact that hardcover and structural coverages have on the area lakes. <br />Doleman inquired whether a reduction in hardcover would help the lake. <br />Hawn stated a reduction in hardcover does lessen the impact to the lake, but that the Planning <br />Commission docs not generally trade hardcover for structural coverage. Hawn indicated the <br />Planning Commission encourages the reduction in hardcover whenever possible. <br />Lindquist stated he concurs with Hawn <br />Stoddard stated this is a difficult application to approve since the Planning Commission normally <br />docs not grant structural coverage variances unless a hardship is demonstrated. Stoddard indicated <br />the Planning Commission is a recommending body to the City Council and that the City Council <br />may or may not approve this iq)plicatioa. <br />Lindquist stated the Planning Commission can either table it to allow the Apaiveant time to revise <br />the plans or vote on the application tonight. <br />Doleman requested the Planning Commission vote on his application tonight. <br />Lindquist moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend denial of Application #2605, John <br />Doleman, 1680 Shadywood Road, based on the proposed structural coverage exceeding the <br />15 percent limit and no hardship being demonstrated. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br />SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />(#4) #2596 BRENSf'ELL HOMES, 1181 WILDHURST TRAIL, PROPOSED FIVE LOT <br />SUBDIVISION WIT1.» DEVELOPMENT OF GARDEN LANE AS A PUBLIC ROAD, <br />8:00 p.m. - 9:37 p.m. <br />Steve Behnke, Brenshell Homes, was present <br />The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />Weinberger stated the Planning Commission had reviewed this application at their June meeting, <br />which consists of developing a seven acre site located on Wildhurst Trail. The ^plicant has <br />PAGE 12