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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 20. 1996 “ ^^l.>5 P<iui djiti Sue HciliuiKi - CoiiUriueU) The hardcover in the 0-75' setback exists at 1200 s f and 900 s f in the 75-250' zone The proposal would increase these calailafi<ins hy 85 % f in the 0-75’ ami to 17Rt « f the 75.250' 7one The overall allowed hardcover of 250j. i, 2724 s f and is proposed 3‘363 s f, an increase of appro>amate!y 300 s.f over the allowable mt nt Galfron cominued that this is also a bhiff situation The addition to the bulk of the structure would have an impact. Grading ivould also be required within the bluff im.pacl zone for the drivewav Gaffron said the bluff impact is minor, however, when compared to other issues involved A main concern is with the septic system for the property The current septic system is non-conlbrming aiul requires replacement, for which a site exists There is. however, no available alternate site on the property for the proposed 3-bedroom house The neighborhood is proposed for sewering but this is an unresolved issue Gaffron questioned whether the house should be expanded to 3 bedrooms without an alternate site or withhold final 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 home 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 elev ations, but asked the applicant if he would consider moving the garage to the west Sue HeJIuiul said the west side of the lot was steep and questioned the encroachment of the bluff area Paul Hedlund also noted that the well w as located on the w est side of the property During public comments, Charles Truman, who lives across the street from this property, voiced his approval of the proposal He said it would cause no hardship to the neighborhood