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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 21,1999 (#4) #2497 GAIL S. BRINER, 1760 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCE, 7:46 p.m. - 7:59 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Gail Briner. Applicant, was present. Gaffron stated the Applicant is proposing to rebuild an existing rotting deck, which has been removed. The new proposed deck will be In the same location and the same size. The deck area lies within the 0-75' iakeshore setback area. The hardcover amount for the lot will not increase with the new deck, which is at 11.94 percent. Gaffron stated that variances are required to the iakeshore setback to allow the proposed deck to be located within 75* feet of the Iakeshore and to permit ha'^dcover in the amount of 11.94 percent in tho 0-75* Iakeshore setback area to permit the construction of the proposed deck. The amount of hardcover allowed in this area is zero percent. The hardcover will not increase because the proposed deck is to be the same size as the one rernOved. Gaffron inquired whether there will be a railing on the deck. Briner stated there wilt not be a railing. City Staff recommends approval of the application since it is replacement of an existing deck. Hawn inquired whether the proposed new deck exceeds the old deck. Briner replied the deck is in the same location and the same size as the existing deck. Briner stated the deck was constructed approximately 25 years ago and has deteriorated over the years. Lindquist stated he does not have a problem with this application. Smith inquired whether the deck could be reduced somewhat to lower the amount of hardcover in the 0-75* setback. Hawn inquired whether the amount of rock could be removed to lower the hardcover in that area. Lindquist noted that the Applicant is merely replacing an existing deck. Smith stated the Planning Commission in the past has reviewed ttiese properties whenever a new application Is submitted in an effort to see what other steps could be taken to bring the property more Into compliance. Smith inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to reduce hardcover somewhat. Briner stated the rock and plastic have been there since she purchased the property In 1967. Smith stated by removing the plastic and rock, it would allow the runoff to go directly into the ground rather than into the lake. Lindquist stated he would like to see the plastic removed under the rock. Gaffron remarked that the rock comprises 570 square feel of hardcover. Boner's contractor commente''. that they could remove the rock and plastic under the deck. There were no public commei..s. Page 7