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NflNlTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CONLMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NLAY 20, 1996 <br />(.^5 - -^2135 Paul aii«J Sue Kciiiuiid - Conlinueu) <br />hardcover in the 0-75’ setback exists at 1200 s f and 900 s f in the 75-250' zone. <br />. «ncre;i^e the^e CJiIcuIations by R5 s f in the 0-75' and to 17S1 s f in <br />the 7.v^.,0 zone The ovemH allowed hardcover of 2.5% is 2724 s f and is nronosed at <br />306-' s f. an mcrease ot appro.ximately 300 s.f. over the a!!ow=>We <br />Gaffron continued that this is also a bluff situation The addition to the bulk of the <br />structure would have an impact. Grading would also be required within the bluffimmact <br />zone for the driveway Gafiron said the bluff impact is minor, however, when compared <br />to other issues involved. <br />A mam concern is with the septic system for the propenv. The current septic system is <br />non-coaforrning and requires replacement, for wliich a site exists There is. however no <br />available alternate site on the property for the proposed 3-bedroom house ’ The <br />neighborhood is proposed for sewering but this is an unj-esolved issue. Gaffron <br />questioned whether the house should be expanded to 3 bedrooms without an alternate site <br />or withohold 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 />ttwi>>e 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 for the application He noted that, <br />although the property deserv es to have a hom.e on it, the applicant needs to work 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 tlie garage to the west Sue Hedlund said the west side of the lot <br />was 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, w'ho lives across the street from this property, <br />voiced his approval of the proposal. He said it would cause no hardship to the <br />neighborhood. <br />frr~iiiiint rrr'.. T- •