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TiiTNUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CONLMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 <br />(#7 - #2161 James and Melissa Easley - Continued) <br />Lindquist responded that this would then become a problem w ith a tear down Gaffron <br />said the garage would then become the principal structure The time frame would be <br />review ed but Gaffron said it could likely be w orked out Lindquist inquired if plumbing <br />was added, would it remain once the house was rebuilt The applicant said it would <br />possibly be used as a mother-in-law apartment Gaffron referred to the connection >vith <br />the breezeway Susanka said the plans were not totally formulated as they were only <br />gathering information at this time Gaffron related scenarios of the space being heated, all <br />one structure, or if a separate structure, or as a bedroom, and the requirement for a CUP. <br />Lindquist was informed that the time frame for the completion of the house was 4-5 years. <br />Lindquist sugg ested completing the garage and then making a decision on the remainder <br />of the concept. <br />Melissa Easley noted the hazardous cornlition of the garage as it now stands and concerns <br />for safety and drainage. James Easley also reported a problem with the retaining walls. <br />Lindquist asked what they would like approved at this meeting and Melissa Easley said to <br />build a garage <br />Stoddard asked what the issues were ccr.ceming the retaining walls Gaffron said the <br />existing wali condition is poor The idea for the proposal would solve drainage by <br />drawing it past the house. There has been no suggestion as to how high they should be as <br />of yet, but Gaffron said the Engineer thought the solution may work. <br />Hawn commented that the small lots require smaller houses and would like to see the <br />square footage keep to the 1500 s f allowed She asked the applicants to keep this in <br />mind when considering the large garage as it would be included in that calculation. <br />Susanka said the garage is not large at 22x21 and includes a stairway to the house. She <br />said they looked at an outside stairway but were concerned with water. Susanka said it <br />was not the intention of the applicants to have a large house Gaffron said the existing <br />house is at about 1000 s f Susanka said the new structure would be close in size to what <br />exists noting her specialty in working with smaller sized homes. <br />Stoddard asked the applicants to work with Staff regarding the pros of connecting the <br />garage and house, which would be better than having a separate structure. Gaffron said <br />the building inspector would review it. Susanka was told it would be okay to meet with <br />Staff to discuss the issues <br />Stoddard asked how the planned house and garage would fit in with the neighborhood. <br />Susanka said some of the homes are taller. Gaffron informed Smith that the peak would <br />compare to those in the neighborhood. The Theobald house to the east was noted to be <br />the lowest home. Melissa Easley said they were trying not to create a change to the style <br />of the neighborhood and their home would be similar to that of Theobald.