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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 18, 1994 Commissioner Lindquist moved, Peterson seconded, to recommend approval of #18% variance for Allan and Judith Klotche, 2860 Shadywood Road subject to removal of the wood walkway to the neighbor ’s drive and that the applicant make every effort to reduce the amount of the variance to 31.1%. Ayes 3, Nays 4. Motion failed. Chairman Schroeder moved, Nolan seconded, to recommend approval of #18% variance for Allan and Judith Klotche, 2860 Shadywood Roa'’ subject to keeping the hardcover at 31.1%. Ayes 7, Nays 0. (#5) #1897 R. HUNT GREENE AND JANE E. PICCARD, 865 PARTENWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING Mabusth reviewed the staff report and noted that statf received a letter from Ceil Strauss of the DNR, and noted that they recommended denial of the request as proposed. Mr. Greene stated that the redrawn addition does meet the requirements of the DNR. Mabusth noted that staff is unsure of the setback from Maxwell Bay, as no elevation was submitted on the current survey the City has been working with. Mr. Greene stated that there is no basement in the house and they have no storage. He stated that they have two teenage children to provide for. He noted that they constructed a small addition with a variance in 1986. He stated they are asking to go up to 5,161 square feet and since the lot is an exception they have tried to keep within a reasonable building envelope for the lot and the surrounding neighborhood. He noted that the house was Prairie architecture designed by John Howe and the addition will not cause any disruption to the neighborhood. He noted they have tried to retain the integrity of the architectural style in the design of the addition. Chairman Schroeder inquired if he had considered constructing a smaller garage, and Mr. Greene responded that it was essentially a 2 1/2 car garage, but they believed they could squeeze three cars into it. Commissioner Nolan stated he noticed the applicant had excessive eaves (overhangs) around the garage and he inquired if the applicant had considered removing them. Mr. Greene stated the overhang by the garage could be backed up to three feet which would help, but not remove the hardcover problem. Mabusth stated that staff was concerned about the setback from Maxwell Bay and advised the applicant’s surveyor to locate the designated elevation of 929.4’ from Maxwell Bay shoreline. Discussion ensued regarding the amount of the hardcover variance. Commissioner Rowlette commented she felt the application should be tabled until the hardcover issue was resolved. She commented that the lot may not permit any additional construction. Mr. Greene inquired if the Planning 'Commission was concerned about the addition or the elevation which was missing from his survey. Chairman Schroeder commented that they did not believe they could forward the application to the City Council without having complete information, and he also felt that the size of the garage should be reduced.