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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 21, 1993 ZONING FILE #1832 - CONT. It was moved by Peterson, seconded by Smith, to recommend approval of Application #1832 for Scott M6v->usth, 740 Brown Road North, for a variance to construct a shed in front of the principal residence. Ayes 7, nays 0. (#5) #1833 LAURENCE ELSEN, 2879 CASCO POINT ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 8:10 - 8:40 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mr. Elsen and Bob Seuss, his builder, were present. Mabusth explained the applicant proposes a 26x44’ garage addition which does meet the required street setback, and a secona story enclosed addition of which a port ion will r epI ace an existing screened porcii. The enclosed addition will extend 2’ beyond the existing building envelope. Seuss clarified the room addition Is replacing a screened porch. Mabusth reviewed the hardcover calculations, and noted lot coverage is over by 1%. Chair Schroeder asked if the new drive h=^s been approved by the City. Seuss replied the proposed drive is ideal fcr both the City and the owner as it provides a safe turn-around for the owner and a turn around for the public using the beach. Peterson said he would think the applicant would like to be screened from the public beach. Elsen said he prefers the proposed plan. Chair Schroeder asked If hardcover could be removed in any other area, such as the storage shed near the lake or downsize the garage. Seuss said the reason the garage is oversized is because of the entry Into the house from the garage. He noted the applicant purchased the nome in 1988 and the storage shed was already there at that time and Is screened from the neighbors with existing vegetatI on. \ ■1 4 III ..........................................fVtTTTliif""