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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 15, 1996 (#5 - #2088 Winfield Stephens - Continued) Lindquist moved, Berg seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2088 for a 15 ’ west side street setback for the garage, a 3-1/2' north side lot line setback, structural coverage not to exceed 1 5 “/o, setback of 5' from Bayside Road for covered porch, with the understanding that the existing foundation will be used w ith the exception of the east foundation wall, which would be replaced The Building OtTicial must confirm that existing foundation, except for new support wall at east side, is to remain. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Smith, due to excess structure Motion approved (#6) #2098 EVA THEOBALD, 4104 IIIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - CONTIMiATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - WRITTEN RENOTIFICATION OF NEIGHBORS 7:40-7:50 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted Stuart Hoarn represented the applicant Mabusth reported that the otij_ '.pplication has been revised. The street setback remains the same as originalb t ro^osed The west side lot setback, originally proposed at 6 8’. has been revised to 9/ ’t 'seiv >0’ is required The separation of the neighbor's garage to the house has bcv;» i'.1 to 11', meeting required 10' separation. The lakeshore setback is met by the posal The lot coverage has been revised to 1492 s.f. meeting the 1 500 s f allowable The hardcover in the 75-250' setback, originally proposed at 46®'o, has been revised to 40%. The code allows 25% in this zone. The lot area and lot width remain the same Hoam commented that the applicant and he reviewed and followed the Planning Commission's direction, which resulted in the amended proposal Hoarn asked that the application proceed on to the next Council meeting. There were no public comments Havvn asked if the driveway was of the size to allow a visitor's car to park. Hoam said the driveway would hold two cars with two cars inside relieving some of the street parking problem in the area Commissioners commented that the proposal was in keeping w ith the neighborhood, and the applicant's addressed the concerns previously brought forward by the Planning Commission Hawn said she was concerned with precedent setting and noted the need for the Commission to discuss the overall codes and set specific guidelines.