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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17, 1998 I (#7) 2399 MURIEL SENN, 4448 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES. 8:18 p.m. - 8:1 The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Mrs. Senn was present. Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is requesting hardcover and street yard setback variances to construct an addition to an existing residence to include a 16‘ x 22 ’ garage and utility room. The Applicant has been asked to provide a current survey with updated, accurate hardcover information. Van Zomeren requested the Planning Commission provide direction on what amount of hardcover will be allowed, how close the encroachment to the front setback can be, and whether an addition to the house will be allowed. Senn stated she purchased the property 25 years ago, noting the stipulations regarding hardcover and setbacks were not present on the property when it was originally purchased. Senn commented the lot has a unique configuration as well as problems with continuing erosion. Senn requested she be allowed to construct a new garage on the property. Schroeder suggested the Applicant submit an application based on the ordinances, noting the property is a difficult piece of land to work with. Senn remarked she has contacted a surveyor but has had poor response. Lindquist inquired how much acreage this lot consists of. Senn stated the lot is one acre. Van Zomeren stated a rough estimate for the hardcover is 2.20C square feet. Van Zomeren requested the Planning Commission give guidance on what a reasonable setback from the county right-of-way would be. Berg commented the Applicant will need to submit a proposal before the Planning Commission can act on her application. Lindquist stated the Applicant will need to obtain an updated survey and plan for what Is acceptable to the City of Orono. _____________ Schroeder suggested the Applicant start with 1,500 square feet and attempt to minimize the setbacks There were no public comments. Smith moved, Schroeder seconded, to table Application #2399, Muriel Senn, 4448 North Shore Drive, to allow the Applicant time to submit a proposal. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#8) #2401, THOMAS AND MARGARET RADKE, 3424 EAST LAKE STREET - VARIANCES, 8:25 p.m. -8:26 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicant was not present. Lindquist stated the Applicant was unable to stay until this matter was heard tonight and requested that the application be tabled. Page 10