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? ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 (#12) #2291 STEVEN SIGEL, 1399 PARK DRIVE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 11:57 P.M.-12:!! A.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Bressler indicated that the proposal is to remove an existing two car garage and replace it with a detached 760 s.f. garage in approximately the same location. Hardcover and side yard variances are required. There are some topographical limitations to the propert>’ but should not negatively impact the property. The survey has shown a wood walkway to the garage. Staff recommended removal and replacement with a 4' concrete sidewalk. The garage is proposed at 32'x24*. There is an issue with preservation of a large oak tree resulting in the need for the side yard setback variance. Bressler reported that the property meets the hardcover calculations with a 22'x3T garage and realigned driveway but would require removal of the tree and relocation of cables. Staff recommends approval of a hardcover variance in the 75-250' setback for 27% hardcover. This would be accomplished by narrowing the driveway to meet the hardcover in the 250-500' setback in order to preserve the tree and meet the side setback. Bressler said Staff has demonstrated that the side yard and hardcover in the 250-500' setback could be met. Sigel said the side setback variance is necessary due to the slope of the lot. Moving it closer makes the sidewalk located into the slope of the lot. The 3' slope setback by the driveway and neighboring property allows the garage to be located on the same foundation with the addition of a third stall. Sigel reported that the increased hardcover is due to erosion control as the elevation is higher at the neighboring property than the house. He would like a retaining wall the width of the garage to restore the elevation and keep erosion under control. I I Sigel said he would remove the decking if necessary to comply. It is landscaped and lit, however. The current garage is located 7' fi’om the property line and Sigel would like to maintain 10'. The 4' walkway as opposed to a 3' walkway for 90' would aid in eliminating 9' from the walkway. There were no public comments. Hawn, while understanding the need for compliance, was of the opinion that the existing sidewalk should remain. She was informed by Sigel when questioned that the retaining wall would be 22'xl' and 250' away from the lakeshore at that distance. He also stated the deck would be elevated 9'.