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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21. 1997 <br />(#3 - #2187 Donald and Robin Helgager - Continued) <br />GaffVon reported the issues for discussion include whether or not the single stall garage is <br />necessary- considering the proximity of the large structure to CoRd 6. He suggested the <br />location of the garage may possibly be reconfigured by pivoting the garage and eliminating <br />the staircase. Gaftron stated that the DNR felt the hardship noted for the setback to the <br />lake was self-created. He asked the Commission to consider whether there are suitable <br />hardships for granting the east side setback variance given the magnitude of the additions <br />to the west. He asked the Commission to consider whether the guest house design will <br />function as a separate entity or part of the principal residence. Gaftron noted that the <br />guest house does clearly share the main entrance to the house. He did question whether <br />the separate garage stall gives the appearance of two separate dwellings rather than that of <br />a single family residence. He also asked if the Commission had specific concerns <br />regarding the lack of an alternate drainfield site. <br />Heupel reported that the design of the house was pulled back on the lot in response to the <br />suggestion by the Commission. <br />McMillan asked if the site was too steep for a mound system as an alternate for the septic. <br />Gaftron said the concern was over disturbed soils as well as the steep topography. <br />McMillan also inquired if the great room exists as shown on the plan. She was informed <br />that the family room, hall, great room, and kitchen will remain the same. She inquired <br />about landscaping plans Heupel said the landscaping would be the same as that showm in <br />the original plans. <br />Lindquist asked if the single stall garage could be eliminated. Heupel said moving the <br />garage would aftect the well. <br />McMillan inquired about the well. Gaftron noted that the new plans solve the well <br />location problem. McMillan said she would be in favor of the plan with a detailed <br />landscaping plan included. <br />Smith was not in favor of the garage as located. She asked if the garage is of importance <br />that it be pulled back from the roadway. <br />Hawn asked if the well could be relocated The applicant said he does not wish to make <br />any further changes to the well.