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MINilTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 (#6 - #2160 David Dotzenroth - Continued) Stoddard said he was in favor of the roof line to restore the Victorian look. He not^ the side entry would add about 4% to hardcover. Dotzenroth said he was concerned with addition^ hardcover and prefers green Smith moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of the garage addition with the of the addition to be maintained below the 1000 s f limit The steeper gabled roof was recommended for approval The garage doors are to be oriented to the east and require a new driveway construction The apron in the right-of-way is to be eliminated. The exterior construction of the house is to be completed before the garage is begun. Gaffron noted that the permit is for two years, one year for the exterior and one year for interior completion. Vote Ayes 6, Na>'S 0. Dotzenroth was informed that the existing concrete with doors could not remain. Smith said it was a matter of safety. Hawn noted that cars could still pull in without the concrete there but the concern of the Commission was for cars being in the roadway Mrs. Dotzenroth asked if gravel could be placed where the apron now exists Gaffron said gravel constitutes hardcover and grass pavers also were considered hardcover. Gaffron said the application would be before the Council at their September 9 meeting. Gaffron informed Dotzenroth that the proposal would be needed prior to the meeting. Peterson noted that Dotzenroth would have one year from the approval of the variance by the Council to complete the work. (#7) #2161 JAMES AND MELISSA EASLEY, 4105 HIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 8:40-9:05 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicants were present, along with their Architect, Sarah Susanka. Gaffron reported that the property located on Highwood Road is about 40 wide. The proposal is to tear down the existing garage, which is located 2' from the right-of-way, and remove the parking area and stairway dowm to the house. It wnll be replaced with a garage within 3 ’ of the side lot line and 25-30 ’ from the street with parking in front of the garage. The future conceptual plan is to attach the garage to the house with a walkway vestibule The garage and house are to be 3 levels each. Gaffron noted a height issue with the proposed garage The defined height is 26' and that of the house only 19', though 26' from low point to peak. The garage is considered an accessory structure and by definition cannot be of greater height than the house.