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minutes of the regular orono cm' council MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 (#6) #2160 DAVID DOTZENROTH, 3225 CASCO CIRCLE - VARIANCES RESOLUTION #3758 The applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the property in question is ’ocated in the Casco Point area but presents no hardcover problems The issues involve setbacks The proposal calls for an addition to the detached garage of I6'x24', resulting in an accessory structure in excess of 1000 s.f Gaffron said an addition of 15-l/2'x24' would maintain it below 1000 s f The setbacks for side and street would then be 15' with the garage doors to the side. The doors currently face the stree» and are located .2’ from the street. Gaflfron reported the Planning Commission had no problem with the addition itself (noting the 13% hardcover in the 75-250’ zone) nor the change to the pitch of the roof The Commission did recommend that the garage doors be relocated to the east side and a redevelopment of the drivew ay also be to the side of the garage. The recommendation calls for the removal of the two doors facing the street and the concrete slab in the right- of-way. Gaffron said the applicant is concerned with loss of a large maple tree by harming the root system with the driveway relocation change recommended The driveway change would also likely require removal of some trees Gaffron also noted that the overhang as proposed would encroach into the right-of-way Staff'su^gc^ted a redesigning to eliminate this problem The application calls for variances to the side setback and street setback Jabbour inquired about the location of the black walnut trees on the property, which was noted Callahan asked if the trees w ere discussed by the Planning Commission. Dotzenroth said the trees were not discussed at length. He said the Commission noted a concern with the impact on traffic due to the location of the doors to the street side. Dotzenroth said his home is located at the end of Casco Point and the amount of traffic is low by the time it reaches his property He also noted the neighboring garages located with virtually no street setback Dotzenroth said he was concerned with adding hardcover on the property by the recommended change in driveway and garage door location. The cement slab located on the street side of the garage is now used for guest parking and eliminates the need to park cars in the adjacent park area. Dotzenroth personally parks on the east side of the garage now.