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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MONDAY, JUNE 21,1999 <br />(#2496 PATRICK AND JEANNE O'FLANAGAN, CONTINUED) <br />this application. <br />O'Flanagan stated the neighbor has Indicated that he does not have any plans to develop that <br />portion of his property to his knowledge. <br />Smith commented that that property may be developed in the future and that the ten foot setback <br />is required for emergency vehicle access. <br />Hawn inquired whether there were any fire code issues that exist with location of the garage near <br />the residence. <br />Gaffron stated that if the structure was located within five feet of the residence, a fire wall would <br />need to be constructed. Gaffron remarked the bigger issue for the Planning Commission to consider <br />is the access to the rear of the property. <br />O'Fianagan stated a fire hydrant is located In front of his residence and that there is ample room on <br />the neighboring property for emergency vehicle access. <br />Hawn commented that a small lot does not constitute a hardship under the City’s ordinances. <br />O'Flanagan stated that the lot is very narrow and there is no other possible location for the garage. <br />Lindquist stated he also has concerns regarding the side yard setback. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Gaffron inquired how high above grade the deck to the rear of the property would be constructed. <br />O'Flanagan replied the deck would be three to four feet above grade. <br />Gaffron inquired whether a railing would be constructed around the deck. <br />O'Flanagan stated a railing would be constructed around the deck. <br />Smith noted that the improvements would be within the total structural coverage allowed on this lot, <br />but suggested that the Planning Commission look at the side yard setback issue more closely. <br />Hawn commented she does not see a hardship other than the fact that the lot is small. <br />Lindquist Inquired whether the garage could be located closer to the street. <br />Gaffron stated there would need to be a 30 foot setback from the street. <br />Stoddard commented he does not have a problem with this application. <br />Smith commented that this lot is not currently serviced by a garage. Smith inquired whether any <br />members of the Planning Commission had concerns regarding the proposed decks. <br />Lindquist stated he in his view he does not have a problem with the decks. <br />Smith inquired whether the Planning Commission was approving this application based on the <br />Page 2