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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR AUGUST 16,1999 (Todd Kimmis, Continued) of the root system. Kimmis commented that he purchased the lot due to the targe number of trees on the property, and in his opinion this is the best location for the house and garage. There were no public comments. Lindquist indicated he has no problem with this application. Nygard indicated he was in agreement with Lindquist. Stoddard inquired whether any other driveways have needed variances in this development. Kimmis stated that a majority of the driveways in this development have required variances. Kimmis remarked that the proposed hardcover is at 13.21 pe '.ent. Weinberger stated only a couple properties in this development have requested special consideration due to efforts to preserve the trees on their properties. Weinberger stated that the Applicant is under the hardcover and structural coverage limits for this property. Kimmis stated due to aesthetic reasons, he is proposing a side loading garage. Stoddard moved, Kluth seconded, to recomman approval of the Application for Todd Kimmis, 2102 Sugarwood Drive, to allow a driveway to encroach 20 feet into the required 30 feet side yard setback. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#2) #2511 DOUGLAS WHITELEY, 60 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD SOUTH • CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 6:45 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Douglas Whiteley, Applicant, was present. Weinberger stated the Applicant is requesting a Cond-lional Use Permit for an accessory building on a through lot. They are proposing to remove the existing garage located on the lot and build a new garage located closer to the center of the lot A Conditional Use Permit is required for through lots to ensure the development is consistent with the surrounding properties and that an accessory building is not located in an area that may obstruct the neighbors' views or in areas considered to be front yard areas. Weinberger stated the proposed location of the accessory building does not appear to detract from adjacent properties and would be located further from Orono Orchard Road. The Applicants are not proposing to change the access to the property with the new structure Whiteley stated his property is very hilly and wooded where the proposed garage will be located, and they are attempting to preserve as many of the larger mature trees as possible. Whiteley commented he is proposing to construct a garage which keeps with the character of the house. Smith inquired whether the Applicant is intending to continue to use the garage attached to the house. Whiteley stated the detached two car garage will be used mainly for storage, with the existing garage Page 2