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NnNUTES OF THE ORONO PLAIsnSTNG COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16,1996 (#3 - ^2169 Michael Renard - Continued) Mabusth reported that the application was a renewal variance involving an average lakeshore setback variance for 4‘ and hardcover variance in the 75-250 ’ setback proposed at 26 7% based on the removal of a 168 s f shed as required by the City in 1990 An amended surve>- shows the 4’ encroachment which was shown in three previous reviews at 1.5 ’ but more accurate survey information confirms additions location There is no change in the footprint The new footprint at approximately 15 5x26 ’ is slightly smaller than original proposal The upper level extends over half of the lower level footprint of 15x26 ’ with the 2 ’ bay extension The improvement includes an expanded dining room, living room, and foyer on the lower level and a master bedroom at the upper lev el Renard asked the Planning Commission to consider the inclusion of the 12x14 ’ shed wliich he valued at approximately $ 12,000 He said the application was originally agreed upon with a previous owner who had no need for the shed He said he uses the shed for bikes, etc. Renard said he understands the concern for hardcover and the proximity to the lakeshore and would be willing to remove plastic across the front in the landscape area of about 300 s f He said this w ould allow relief from his hardship and add value to his property and still be in keeping with the spirit of removal of hardcov er close to the lakeside Hawn questioned the sight line of the neighbor noting no problem w ith one story but a concern with a two story home She noted the windows located on this side Renard said he spoke with his neighbors, the Smiths, who were shown the plans and signed the acknowledgment letter Mabusth said the letter was in the file She added that both neighbors on the north and south signed the letters and had no complaint with the application Renard also noted that the improvement proposed is smaller than that requested by the previous owner Haw n asked if Renard was willing to remove the concrete picnic area Renard said he would be w illing to do so if it meant he could keep the shed