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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 1998 (#1 - #2312 Claus Weiler and Renee Meerkins - Continued) Smith was informed by the applicant that the additional garage would be used for an extra car, boat, and storage of bikes and lawn equipment. A 3-car garage currently exists on the property. Smith asked Staff about the policy to allow a deck to be replaced. She questioned the time limit once the deck has been removed. It was noted that the previously existing decks were removed about one year ago. Smith said the application would be viewed differently if the decks had been removed farther in the past Smith moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2312 per Staff recommendations. Vote; Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#2) #2320 MITCHELL AND ASTA GERSOVITZ, 3650 CASCO AVENUE - VARIANCES - 6:41-6:46 P.M. The Applicants were present. Bressler distributed pictures of the property. He reported the proposal is to install a bay window over a portion of the existing deck and building a dormer over the existing garage. These improvements require an average lakeshore setback variance as the entire residence is ahead of the average lakeshore setback line. Bressler reviewed the issues as presented in the information packet. He recommended approval of the application as submitted. The applicant had no additional comments. There were no public co^u•..xm^ Stoddard asked if the neighbors had any comments regarding the proposed improvements noting the neighbors are generally asked for their opinion when the plans involve a variance to the average lakeshore setback. Gersovitz said he recently purchased the property and has yet to move there. Van Zomeren indicated the neighbors were notified and no comments were received. The applicant asked if the Council review could take place at the February 23 meeting. Bressler agreed. Stoddard asked that the applicant submit a letter noting that request. Stoddard moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2320 per Staff recommendations. V'ote; Ayes 5, Nays 0. (Agenda item #3 was moved to the end of the agenda due to absence of applicants.) 1