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MESXTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD AUGUST 15, 1994 <br />(#10) #1953 WILLIAM ALLEN, 3475 LIVINGSTON AVENUE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC <br />HEARING - 9:28 TO 9:47 P.M. <br />The Affdavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />Phillip Payne, contractor for the home owner, was present. <br />Gaffron explained the request is for a side setback and lot coverage variance to construct an <br />addition plus a deck to the rear of the house. There is also a request for a variance to the <br />required 10 ’ setback between the buildings. The 1' overhang will result in a separation setback <br />of less than 3 ’ requiring special fire wall construction. According to Section 10.04, Subd. 14 <br />(C) regarding structural lot coverage there is an exception which states "Regardless of lot area, <br />every developed lot shall be allowed at least 1.500 s.f. of lot coverage by principal residence <br />and garage structures." The proposal is for 1,311.6 s.f. which is less than 1,500 s.f.; thus the <br />lot coverage variance is not needed. He also is allowed 35% hardcover and only 31.7%' is <br />proposed so hardcover is not an issue. A side setback variance is needed along the west side. <br />Chair Schroeder noted the hardship statement submitted by applicant. He asked how separation <br />setback issues had been handled in the past? Gaffron explained fire code issues can probably <br />be addressed by installation of a fire wall but there may not be sufficient access for emergency <br />vehicles to the rear of the property. Peterson felt the addition to the deck closes off the only <br />means for emergency vehicles to access the property and the fire chief should be consulted for <br />an opinion. Gaffron stated additional information is needed for height and location of the fence <br />and adjacent houses. <br />Chair Schroeder asked whether there was public interest. There were no comments from the <br />public. <br />Phillip Payne indicated he would go along with whatever the fire chief allows. The west side <br />of the deck could be moved in to 10 ’. Chair Schroeder said that would not solve the problem. <br />Peterson requested an updated survey. <br />It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Peterson, to table Application #1953 lor William Allen, <br />3475 Livingston Avenue, as Planning Commission wants fimher information from the fire <br />department and to allow applicant time to provide an updated survey showing as-built garage <br />location. Ayes 4, nays 0.