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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CO.MXnSSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18. 1«X)5 (#10 - #2066 Robert and Iris Waade - Continued) The variances required include lakeshore setback, side setback vsith no proposed change, second story 25 3’ from the side where 30’ is required, average setback encroachment with no change, and hardcov er in the 0-75’, w hich will decrease with the removal of the blb.minous walkway Pea gravel with no liner is proposed to replace the walkway The lou. Mid an existing portion of the driveway will be removed What will remain will Jlo cor to back up and enter the street as well as an apron for the garage, which wiil need to be redesigned to avoid encroaching the drainfidd The septic system will serve this 3-bedroom home There is no change to the number of bedrooms but a change to the bulk of the residence. Gafifon asked the Commission to consider the issues. The proposed third level is questioned due to its close proximity to the shoreline Staff que^ioned whether the replacement of the walkway was an acceptable form of non-hardcover The southerly neighbors are currently able to view the lake over the home As proposed. Staff questions whether the house would tower over and impact the neighbors to the north The hardcover would yield a decrease but are the additions and removals a reasonable trade for the 148 s f of structural hardcover It was noted that the existing overhangs average 4' in width and are proposed at 18" The rock and plastic between the driveway and front entry have not been listed as hardcover, a portion of which is below the overhangs. The backup/parking apron ivill need to be relocated as it encroaches the existir^ drainfreld. The removal of the concrete driveway is seen as a positive improvement, however. There are no feasible alternate septic sites available on the property The area is being considered by the neighborhood for seweiing. Staff questioned whether enclosing the carport and changing the roof pitch would be a viable alternative to the third story proposal. Staff is asking whether the hardships or justifications are enough to support the proposed changes Peterson clarified that the house will still have three bedrooms but the common rooms and master bedroom will be enlarged Lindquist was concerned about adding to the structure when it was located so near the lakeshore. Hawn questioned whether it was possible to enclose the carport and add a story above the carport to open up the view for the neighbors and not present such a massive structure. The applicant said he had considered lowering the structure by adding dormers and burying usable space in the roof line, which would reduce the height by 7-9 ’ to sofren the look. Peterson said the home was already substandard by its location encroaching in the 0-7S' setback area and did not see how the applicant could ask for an even greater impact on the property.