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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19.1998 (#2410 Peter Boynton, continued) hardcover In the 0*75* setback and 75>250' setback, a variance to the structural lot coverage, and a height variance. A conditional use pennit is also required to allow for any grading In the 0-75' setback. Van Zomeren stated the proposed hardcover in the 0>78' setback is 1,054 square feet or 17.9 percent where 1,258 square feet is currently existing. The revised plan is also proposing hardcover of 29.64 percent where 32.9 percent is currently existing. This application should be treated as a complete tear down and should meet all required code provisions. Van Zomeren noted the Applicant was advised at the previous meeting to limit structural coverage to 1,500 square feet and to minimize the need for setback variances, which the proposed plan does not comply with. Chair Smith inquired whether the new plan Is proposing to go up with the new structure. Van Zomeren replied the proposed structure does exceed the standard height requirements. Boynton stated they are attempting to design something that will fit over the old building pad. Boynton commented the existing foundation is not suitable and the house is deteriorating. Boynton's builder stated the street is lower than the existing residence. Schroeder inquired when the property was purchased. Boynton stated they purchased the property three years ago with the intention of remodeling the existing structure. Van Zomeren stated the Applicant has discussed the height of the proposed structure with Staff which requires a variance to the height requirement. Boynton stated the proposed structure is 30 feet higher than the road without the ten feet credit for the elevation of the street. Lindquist stated he does not have a problem with the height of the structure, but noted the proposed structure should comply with the structural coverage limit. Boynton stated they are attempting to utilize the same building pad because a neighbor had expressed concerns about the house being located further back. Chair Smith inquired whether there were any public comments concerning this application. Boynton commented they are attempting to comply with the requirements as much as possible. Chair Smith stated some variances will be needed, noting the structure could be constructed to lessen some of the vanances. Tom Mortenson, 1971 Fagerness Point Road, stated he has spoken with Mr. Boynton about the proposed structure. Mortenson commented he has a problem with the height of the structure, noting the Applicant is proposing to construct a 40 foot wall six feet from the lot line which will block his view considerably. Page 3