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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 16, 1998 (#6) #2343 Timothy and Bonnie Johnson - Continued) Smith asked if the structure could be reduced in size to meet the required side setback. Hanley said this would create a long narrow structure. He was informed that the structure could not be placed over the utility easement. Berg asked what the hardship is for the proposal. Hanley said the applicant is allowed to have more structure and there is no other location for its olacement. Mabusth noted that the neighboring property received a variance for a tennis court. There were no public comments. Smith supported staff recommendation with the structure meeting the 10' side setback. Mabusth moved, Stoddard seconded, to approve Application #2343 per Staff recommendation. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Berg, who indicated the structure was too large. (#7) #2344 DOUGLAS AND MARILYN HOLCOMBE, 1056 LOMA LINDA AVENUE - VARIANCES - 9:50-9:58 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicants were present. Bressler distributed photographs of the property. The proposal is to rebuild a main level deck with an enclosed porch underneath with a stairway from the main level deck leading down to a small deck and steps on the lake side of the porch. The proposal requires variances for hardcover in the 0-75' and 75-250' lakeshore setbacks, average lakeshore setback, lakeshore setback, and structural coverage. The existing deck nearest the lakeshore was built without a building permit bv a prior owner. Granting the variances would not result in further encroachments from existing structures. Bressler reviewed the issues. The lot does not meet the lot area and width. A lot line rearrangement was approved in January, 1998. The stairs and deck are the only increase in structure to the house beyond what was approved with variances in in 1977. Holcombe indicated that the stairs were part of the original approval. The proposal negligibly increases structural coverage and hardcover as it will be primarily placed over existing hardcover. Bressler recommended approval for replacement of the existing deck and adding stairways, enclosing the area under the deck, a second level deck, and a landing on the lake side of the porch. Staff recommended removal of the lower level deck that was built illegally. The applicant has agreed to this removal.