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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION’ MEETING HELD ON MAY 20, 1996 (^2 - #2112 Richard Putnam - Continued) Putnam added that the deck uas falling dox^n, and he could not wait for variance approval to receive the permit before reconstructing the deck There were no public comments Smith commented that if the deck had not already been replaced, the Plannimz Commission would livik for additional areas for reduction of hardcover GatTron said it might be argued that the de^’c replacement is a continuation of work that was authorized in 1987 He noted the pavers and rock walls were appropriate, and the width of the driveway was necessary Smith askto if the replacement was part of the past resolution h was not, but it could be argued that it possibly was based on the wordinu Hawn moved. Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2112 per the Staffs recommendation Vote AvesNavsO Putnam asked to comment on the Casco Point area bringing the Commissioners attention to the plat map in Exhibit B He note-J that although the area was zoned foi L2 acre lots. 100' min.mum width, and related setbacks, only 5 or 6 of the lots on the plat meet the 100' width Putnam said most of the lots do not meet the existing zonim t codes, and he sees no merit to the codes as they exist He does not understand the need for applicants to request variances when the ordinances do not work for the properties on Casco Point. Putnam noted that the homes in the area are not tear downs He said Casco Point was a diverse area, unique, and he is irritated by the social engineering caused by the bureaucracy, and the waste of time and mone> spent in gaining approval for such projects as his deck replacement. Putnam said others were not coming in to the City for review of projects but doing work without permits, adding that the process was not working Smith commented about requesting reductions in hardcover and justitlcation of existing hardcover. Putnam said the taxes were outrageous for the area and felt people were treated poorly. He saw the issue as being a double slandaid between lakeshore and non-lakeshore properties. Putnam asked that the Staff be allowed more flexibility in situations such as what exists on Casco Point Peterson said he understood the frustration He noted the problem with property owners building more than what is allowed for the lot sizes Putnam asked that the City tell the County to put a "throttle" on taxes He acknowledged the job well-done by Staff in his dealings w ith the City in his remodeling, and asked the Commis'.on to address these issues as soon as possible.