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MINXFTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMI^n^sION <br />MEETING HELD ON MAY 20, 1996 <br />The hardcover in the 0-75' setback exists at 1200 s.f. and 900 s f in the 75-250' zone. <br />The proposal would increase these calculations by 85 s f in the 0-75' and to 1785 s f in <br />the 75-250' zone The overall allowed hardcover of 25% is 2724 s f and is proposed at <br />306j s.f!, an increase ot appro.ximately 300 s.f. over the allowable. <br />Gaffron continued that this is also a bluff situation The addition to the bulk of the <br />stpjcture would have an impact. Grading would also be required within the bluff impact <br />zone for the driveway Gaffron said the bluff impact is minor, how ever, w hen compared <br />to other issues involved. <br />A main concern is with the septic system for the property. The current septic system is <br />non-conforming and requires replacement, for wliich a site exists Tliere is, however, no <br />available alternate site on the property for the proposed 3-bedroom house. The <br />neighborhood is proposed for sewering but thJs is an unresolved issue Gaffron <br />questioned whether the house should be expanded to 3 bedrooms without an alternate site <br />or Withhold final approval until the sewer issue is determined. <br />Applicant, Paul Hedlund, said the property was very unusual. It is their intent to keep the <br />home intact and build onto it as opposed to tearing it down and starting over with new <br />construction. <br />Peterson commented on the large number of variances fo. he application. He noted that, <br />although the property deser\-es to have a home on it, the applicant needs to w'ork with <br />Staff to make it a viable proposal. Hedlund said he sees the plan as the best for the <br />property and reiterated the purchase was contingent on City approval. <br />Stoddard acknowledged the good design and elevations, but asked the applicant if he <br />would consider moving the garage to the west. Sue Hedlund said the west side of the lot <br />w-as steep and questioned the encroachment of the bluff area Paul Hedlund also noted <br />that the well was located on the west side of the property. <br />During public comments, Charles Truman, who lives across the street from this property, <br />voiced bus approval of the proposal. He said it would cause no hardshup to the <br />neighborhood.