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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 (#7 - #2161 James and Melissa Easley - Continued) The side setback is proposed at 3' where 10' is required by code The reason for this setback variance is twofold; 1) to add to the drainage by extension of the garage wall to channel drainage past the house, and 2) there are mature trees on the other side. It was noted that there is a 30' setback required for the garage doors facing the street. A lot coverage variance is required The existing structures are 16.8%, or 1401 s.f, where 15% is allowed The proposal is for 19 7?o, or 1646 s.f Gaflron noted that the zoning allows for 1500 s.f regardless of the lot size Calculations have not been done for the conceptual new house and may be found to be less than the existing lot coverage. There will be no change in the hardcover in the 0-75' setback. Existing hardcover is at 23.3%, which includes the house and deck The hardcover in the 75-250' setback is at 38.1%, proposed at 40.8%, where 25% is allowed. Gaffiron reported that the City Engineer has reviewed the proposal. By channeling the drainage from the garage roof and driveway. Cook was said to feel this would protect the house. Drainage from the street currently travels along a 4-hou5e area. Gaffron said drainage is a concern in the neighborhood, and curb and gutter and retention pond are future issues to be considered. Gaffron asked the Commission to consider the relation of the garage and house, the need for 3-stories, and the view from the lake from a height standpoint at about 50' from lowest to highest points Gaffron noted that a typical 2-story walkout would present a height range of42-45'. Lindquist commented that the problem with the garage was the need to go down 2 stories Architect Susanka raised the issue of the "office space" being considered as part of the garage. When the house is rebuilt in several years, the applicants would need to reside in the garage. Susanka asked if there would be a problem with that as the applicants would not invest heavily into the property if it was not allowed. She also asked about requirements of the planned house in order to gauge what the City would allow. Susanka said the upper story of the garage would have 5-6' sidewalls to allow a person to stand in it but to have minimal impact.