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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 (#12 - #2291 Steven Sigel - Continued) McMillan agreed that the wood walkway should remain. She is in favor of the retaining wall to correct the erosion problem. She asked that attention to paid to drainage. Silus asked if drain tile was necessary. McMillan asked that he work with Staff. Hawn moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2291 for replacement of existing garage with a 3-car garage for hardcover and side yard variances, approval of a retaining wall and retention of the slatted wood walkway. If wood walkway is in need of replacement, it will be replaced with 4' walkway. Silus said the hardcover in the 250-500' setback exists at 37% and is being reduced to 35.9%. The 3-car garage will be flared to a 1 O' width. He asked to maintain the distance to enable turning around the tree. Gappa suggested a 12' width. Hawn amended the motion, McMillan seconded, to approve a drivewav width of 12'. Vote; Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#13) #2292 TOM OKERSTROM, 770 TONKAWA ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 12:11-12:27 A.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Dressier reported that the application is for construction of a 684 s.f. 2-story detached garage and additional driveway requiring hardcover, structural coverage, and front setback variances. The hardcover is less than 30% in the 75-250' setback and proposed at 34% in the 250-500' setback. A 3-1/2' sidewalk will continue to 24 ’ wide at the garage. The driveway is 24' to Tonkawa. Dressier said Staff recommends the sidewalk be reduced to 3 ’ with 10 ’ width at the garage. He noted the sight line is poor. Staff recommends a garage reduction to 22'x34' and eliminate the portion of sidewalk accordingly. The approval would be subject to a 428 s.f. garage, 3' sidewalk with turnaround area. Hardcover would be 32% in the 75-250 ’ setback, currently proposed at 34.66%. The 250-500 ’ hardcover would be at 38% where 30% is allowed. Staff recommended removal of the 64 s.f shed to eliminate hardcover in the 0-75' setback. Dressier said Staff is of the opinion that 1 5% lot coverage can be met. Staff recommends approval of a 2U' front setback variance but recommends no further hardcover be allowed on the property in the future. 34