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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> February 21,2023 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> feet here,but it still doesn't get that magic number. It's a trade-off on the patio below it.We're putting a <br /> little bigger structure above it. He said he thinks it would look better and the neighbors would appreciate <br /> it.We've already got one neighbor confirming that. So I'd be in favor of approving this one.He added it <br /> wasn't part of the application but should the commission add removing the lakeside patio? <br /> Kirchner said I personally wouldn't. I'd take the application as approved. We're still bettering our position. <br /> Bollis said I would point out too,that we're actually not just bettering in hardcover,but we're bettering in <br /> distance from the lake. The patio does extend farther than this proposed deck would. So it checks the <br /> boxes, I think. <br /> Erickson said if they took that lakeshore patio out then that would help as far as the hardcover percentage. <br /> It would still require a variance but a smaller area. <br /> McCutcheon said it is almost even steven.I wouldn't want to take anything away from them,just give <br /> them the deck the way it's applied. That's my opinion. <br /> Erickson clarified if the patio is existing and not proposing an additional patio. It does reduce the hard <br /> cover. They're going in the right direction. <br /> Libby asked if there was access from the house to the lower patio. He noted it looks like a slider. <br /> Erickson moved,Libby seconded,to approve LA23-000001,2617 Casco Point Rd.Hardcover <br /> Variance for a deck as applied.VOTE: Ayes: 5,Nays 0. <br /> OTHER BUSINESS—Update on FEBRUARY 13,2023 City Council Meeting <br /> Community Development Director Oakden updated the Commissioners noting the City Council reviewed <br /> several planning requests at the Feb. 13,2023 City council meeting that had first come before the <br /> planning commission. They included the variances to move a lot line over on Briar and Arbor Street, <br /> variances approval for 3365 Crystal Bay Road that was changing the awning to the deck or on Crystal <br /> Bay Road.And then the spiral staircase on 1270 Wildhurst. Council also moved forward with 3600 Ivy <br /> Place and requiring them to remove those hardcover improvements within the 75-foot setback. That was <br /> the larger driveway and some patio spaces that were after-the-fact permits.Additionally, Council decided <br /> to give direction to give an approval for 2967 Casco Point that was the ADU variance. So that was the <br /> first time we've seen variances for that brand new ordinance. And then they gave some direction on those <br /> Carman Street sketch plans. On one they gave direction to not support the center one that was 2474 that <br /> had the non-conforming lot area and non-conforming lot width and then they went back and forth with <br /> some new potential designs on 2804 Carman Street. With that,you have been managing a lot of projects. <br /> and the council has been working through them as we process all of that. The other thing to note is March <br /> is our meeting that we reappointed chair and commissioners.New alternates might come on,that type of <br /> thing. So I'm currently working through that administrative process of new appointees potentially and <br /> stuff. So you might get an email from me asking about your inputs. She said Scot Kirchner has indicted <br /> interest in extending, Gary Kramer may be interested in moving up from alternate and Matt Gettman no <br /> longer plans to be on the commission. <br /> Page 18 of 19 <br />