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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 16, 1993 ZONING FILE #1853 - CONT. Engebrctson added that the three car tuck under garage serves as the foundaiio.n for the proposed structure and is needed to fit in with the value of homes being constructed in the area. Smith inquired about the driveway and turnaround in that area to eliminate hardcover in the circle drive. Mulfinger answered that the design eliminates the view of the tuck under garage thus the primary view is the front door and by not always parking in the garage, the turnaround would not be bliKked. Smith asked if the evergreen and other trees would be saved. Engebretson said the majority of trees will stay especially those on the hill which will act as a sound and visual shield from fonkawa Road. Nolan questioned the reasons for turning the house which creates a 6’ encroachment in the average lakeshore setback and an excess of hardcover in the C 75’ setback area. Mulfinger explained that the design lakes into consideration all the constraints on the property and significant gains were made under this format rather than to deal with trying to be behind the setback lines. The view is belter to the northeast. In trying to pull the house back, they did not consider the line as the absolute most important thing and tried to achieve a balance between taking as few trees as possible, saving as much of the hill, creating the cul-de-sac to enable people to leave safely and provide a view. This house shows a porch in lieu of a deck so the aggregate volume of hardcover is inclusive of what others might call a deck. Chair Schroeder fell there w'as a good compromise with the plan and a gain in the reduction of hardcover within the 0-75’ area. Mabusth staled It would be a 6.2% reduction. Chair Schroeder stated with respect to the three car garage the Planning Commission does not consider the salability but cares about hardcover and appropriateness. The proposed house seems to fit the lot well. It was moved by Peterson, seconded by Schroeder to recommend approval of Application #1853 for Richard E. and A. Jean Engebrctson. 1180 Tonkawa Road, for the variance as proposed and accepted the hardships stated by applicants. Vote: Ayes 4. nays 0.