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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 17,1999 #2169 MICHAEL RENARD, CONTINUED Hawn inquired of the Applicant what he felt the hardship was. Renard stated that they have outgrown the present shed, noting that he would like to store his two trailers inside to prevent premature deterioration of the trailers. Renard commented that he has kept the new shed at a minimum size, noting that his one trailer is 20.5 feet, and has attempted to make this new shed as conforming as possible. Hawn remarked that the topography of the land normally causes the hardship and not the needs of the Applicant. Hawn noted that there is an improvement by removing the shed within the setback. Lindquist inquired whether the Applicant would be able to reduce the hardcover to 25 percent. Renard stated that a major addition to the residence was added approximately two years ago which makes it very difncult to reduce the hardcover on the property. Stoddard suggested that perhaps the driveway could be reconfigured or reduced, noting that he would like to see the hardcover reduced somewhat. Renard commented that they have to access onto County Road 35, which makes the driveway turnaround a necessity for safety reasons. Stoddard remarked that he would not request that the turnaround be removed, but perhaps other steps could be taken to reduce the driveway somewhat. Renard expressed doubts that he would be able to reduce the hardcover any further on this property, noting that it originally was at 28 percent and he has reduced it to 26.7 percent. Renard commented that he would like to keep his trailers inside so they would be out of view from the neighbors. Lindquist commented that perhaps the condition be added that no additional hardcover will be allowed on this property. There were no public comments. Hawn stated she does not see a hardship, noting that the code requires that a hardship be demonstrated in order for the variance to be granted. Stoddard commented that he would like to give the Applicant the opportunity to review his plans to reduce the hardcover somewhat. Stoddard noted that the Planning Commission has become more conservative over the years on the amount of hardcover allowed. Stoddard remarked that this application could be acted on tonight or be tabled to give him some additional time to submit revised plans. Renard stated he would like the Planning Commission to act on his application. Renard stated in his view the amount of hardcover remains with the property and not with the property owner. Hawn remarked that the variance is granted for one year. Renard stated unless acted on by a building permit, which is stated very specifically. Renard requested that the application be voted on. Hawn moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend deniai of Appiication #2169,1185 Page 3