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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1996 (#9 - #2095 Stephen England - Continued) Mabusth reported that the application is a second renewal for a lot area variance. The applicant had plaimed on building in 1995. In order to build on the property locaied in the 1/2 acre zoning district, an area variance in required. Let width requirement is met. The original application was filed in 1993. There have been no code changes that would impact this application nor has applicant made any changes since that original application. The applicant is aware that he must meet all other standards for development. The applicant had no additional comments. There were no public comments. Smith moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2095 for a second renewal variance. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#10) #2097 PATRICIA A. GUTTORMSON. 3315 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD - VARIANCES. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:17-7:24 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the application is two fold, the first part involves structural improvements made to the foundation of the 2-story garage located within the 0-75* setback area. The improvement involves the replacement of the masonry block foundation and repouring the cement floor. The contractor had obtained a building permit but soon found the need for total replacement. The Building Inspector informed the contractor that a variance would be required. Mabusth reported that the applicant ’ 'so seeks approval of variances for the replacement of a deck located in the 0-75* setback area and in fi^ont of the average lakeshore setback line. There are hardcover excesses in both the 0-75* and 75-250* setback areas. The lot coverage is at 16.1%. With the new deck, the coverage is proposed at 14.6%. Hardcover will be reduced in both districts with a reduction of 172 s.f or 2.19% in the 0-75* zone and 130 s.f or 4.6% in the 75-250* zone. There will no longer be an excess of hardcover in the 75-250* zone. The applicant had nothing to add to the comments made by Mabusth.