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I]lA ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 18,1998 ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: Chair Sandra Smith, Janice Berg, William Stoddard, Dale Lindquist, Elizabeth Hawn and Lili McMillan. Representing Staff were Senior Planning Coordinator Michael Gaffron, Planner/Zoning Administrator Elizabeth Van Zomcren, and Recorder Lauren Nordseth. Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. OLD BUSINESS: CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (#1) #2363 WILLIAM BOCKMANN, 1130 LOMA LINDA AVENUE - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30-6:40 P.M. Applicant was present. Van Zomeren reported this application was previously reviewed at the April meeting. At that time the applicant was to have the surveyor locate the well and the setbacks. The proposed dwelling is in the LR-IB district, with variances needed for side yard adjacent to street, and lot area. The area of proposed hardcover is 3.8% over the allowed hardcover. Staff recommends granting the lot area and side yard variance. Smith asked if the located well is the reason for review, and how it compared to the review last month by the Planning Commission. Van Zomeren answered that the house has been reoriented. Smith asked about the change in hardcover to which Van Zomeren answered that last month the plan showed hardcover at 512 square feet over the maximum amount allowed and it is now revised to 403 square feet. Applicant had no comments. Hawm said it was a good design, and Lindquist said he had no problem with the plan. Van Zomeren stated the applicant’s concern is to have accessible space on the main floor and it was not an unreasonable request. Smith asked the applicant if moving the driveway added more hardcover. Applicant answered that it was about the same, because the only increase is set in an extra 12 feet from street. Van Zomeren stated there was 220 square feet proposed for the deck. Lindquist moved, Stoddard seconded, to recommend approval of lot area and side yard variance, average lakeshore setback and approve hardcover on the condition there is no additions to hardcover, with an additional hardship of accommodating an elderly parent residing in home. Vote: .\yes 6, Nays 0. 1