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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 <br />(#4 - #2159 James and Joann Jundt - Continued) <br />Stoddard moved. Schroeder seconded, to approve the restoration and cosmetic remodel to <br />the grotto, retaining walls, and sidewalks with the condition that the applicant work with <br />Staff regarding the boathouse. <br />Smith questioned whether the boathouse affects the retaining walls Gaffron said the <br />grotto and retaining walls are together, and the boathouse is totally separate <br />Vote; Ayes 6. Nays 0. <br />(#5) #2168 TODD AND DONNA ROOKE, 4190 HIGHWOOD ROAD <br />VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 7:54-8:04 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />The Applicant was present. <br />Mabusth reported the application was for a hardcover variance within the 75-250' setback <br />area for construction of a 12'xl6' deck on the w est side of the residence placed over the <br />aggregate patio. A previous deck was placed in a larger footprint, and the replacement <br />deck will be smaller in size. There will be no reduction in the existing hardcover within <br />75-250' setback area at 55%. <br />The applicant said he began to repair the deck, and it fell down <br />Mabusth said the applicant asked for direction regarding the possibility of a garage. Staff <br />reviewed the situation and reported that there was no way to get beyond the residence <br />with the topography to the rear of the property. Mabusth said there was 8' of the stoop <br />and 17' to the right-of-way line Mabusth asked the size of the existing porch for possibly <br />using part of the structure for the garage. Rooke said it was about 6' deep. Mabusth said <br />there would only be room for a one-stall garage, and the right-of-way would continue to <br />serve as back out area. <br />Rooke said all of the neighbors in the area have 50' wide lots but depths of about 250', <br />The homes are within the first 75' of the property. Rooke said he has spoken with his <br />neighbors regarding gaining a private drive along the back to put garages to the rear <br />where no hardcover issue would be involved. <br />Stoddard suggested coming in from the west side where only an easement would be <br />required. Mabusth said the topography of the area would probably eliminate that <br />possibility.