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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 19.1997 (#14 - #2238 Chic Dwi^ and Fred Guttormson • Continued) Lindquist informed him that it is the intention of the Planning Commission to reduce hardcover in the 0-75' setback and any changes would indude the loop driveway. Stoddard said he would support the drivews^ in the 0-75' setback due to the configuration of the lot. He would recommend clutter be removed, gravel driveway to lake eliminated, and sheds removed. He noted the loop driveway cannot be seen. Hawn said she fdt the applicant wants the loop driveway to park the RV. The applicant said he would park it els^here. Sdiroeder suggested the garage door be heightened to house the RV. The applicant said this could be done. Hawn said she felt it was inappropriate to house the RV on the driveway. Lindquist informed the applicant that the loop driveway would have to be eliminated before any further improvements are allowed. The applicant suggested tabling the application. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to table Application #2238 to allow applicant to consider the loop driveway, garage, and deck enclosure, and woridng with Staff on options. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. (#15) #2241 KYLE HUNT AND PARTNERS, INC., 1185 FERNDALE ROAD WEST - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING - 10:28-11:00 P.M. The AfGdavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicants, Cheryl and Gary Costley, were represented by Kyle Hunt. Van Zomeren reported that the .887 acre property is located in the LR-IA, one family lakeshore. Zoning District requiring two acres. The proposal requires variances to ade yard, hardcover, and lakeshore setback for construction of an addition to the residence under the existing deck for an exercise room, a third stall addition to the garage reducing the side yard setback to 19.1', and increasing the 75-250' hardcover 137.5 s.£ to 25.5%. Lindquist read a letter from the neighbors, Bradley and Mary Bowman, expressing objection to the garage location. It was noted that the adjacent properties are located closer to the side property lines than that proposed by the applicant. Van Zomeren reported that the lot width measures 200' at the setback, 245’ fi’om Femdale Road, 45' fiom the west, i4 fi-om east, and 71' fix)m the lakeshore. The building pad is limited by the 26' separation requirement from the pond reducing the pad to approximately 92' in width. The property is further limited by the location of a well in the yard. I i —■