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MINL^TES OF THE ORONO PLAIsTsIING COMMI<^<?ION MEETING HELD ON MAY 20, 1996 Piiiii Slid Sue Hedluiid - Coiiliiiucu) The hardcover in the 0-75 ’ setback exists at 1200 s f and 900 s f in the 75-250’ zone The proposal would increa«;e these calculation? by R5 ? f in the 0-75 ’ and to 17S5 s f in the 75-250’ zone The overall allowed hardcover of 25<>'„ i? 2724 s f and is proposed at 3063 s f, an Increase of approximately 300 s f over the allowable. Gaffron continued that this is also a bluff situation The addition to the bulk of the structure would have an im.pact. Grading would also be required withjn the bluff im.pact zone for the drivew ay, Gaffion said the bluff impact is minor, however, w hen compared to other issues involved A main concern is with the septic system for the property. The current septic system is non-conforming and requires replacement, for wliicli a site exists. There is, however, no available alternate site on the propeny for the proposed 3-bedroom house. The neighborhood is proposed for sewering but thJs is an upjesolved issue. Gaffron questioned whether the house should be expanded to 3 bedrooms without an alternate site or withhold Ena! approval until the sewer issue is determined. Applicant, Paul Hedlund, said the property was very unusual. It is their intent to keep the home intact and build onto it as opposed to tearing it down and starting over with new construction. Peterson commented on the large number of variances for the application. He noted that, although the property deserx'es to have a hom.e on it. the applicant needs to work with Staff to make it a viable proposal Hedlund said he sees the plan as the best for the property and reiterated the purchase was contingent on City approval. Stoddard acknowledged the good design and elevations, but asked the applicant if he would consider moving the garage to the west Sue Hedlund said the .vest side of the lot w'as steep and questioned the encroachment of the bluff area Paul Hedlund also noted that the well was located on the west side of the property. During public comments, Charles Truman, who lives across the .t.-e • »:om this property, voiced bJs approval of the proposal. He said it would cause no na' .Is:up to the neiahborhood.