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minutes OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 15, 1994 i (fit) fl9S3 WILLIAM ALLEN, 3475 LIVINGSTON AVENUE-VARIANCES-PUBUC HEARING - 9:29 TO 9:47 P.M. The Affidavit of Publi and Cdtificaie of Mailinf were noted. Phillip Payne, contractor for the home owner, was present. Gaffron explained the request b for a side setback and lot coverage variance to constnict an phis a deck lo the rear of the house. There b also a request for a variance to the requited 10* setback between the buildinfs. The 1 ’ overhang wUl result in a separation setback of less ***•" 3* requiring special fire wall construction. According to Section 10.04, Subd. 14 (C) legardii^ structural lot co verage there b an excqxion which states "Regardless of lot area, every developed lot shall be allowed at least 1,500 s.f. of lot coverage by principal residence and garage structufcs." The proposal b for 1,311.6 s.f. which b less than 1.300 s.f.; thus the lot coverage variance b not needed. He abo b allowed 35% hardcover and only 31.7% is pfpppgffi fo hardcover b not an issue. A side setback variance b needed aloiig the west side. Chab Schroeder noted the hardship statement submitted by applicant. He asked how separation setback rmfr* had been handled in the past? Gaffron expbined fire code bsues can probably be by installation of a fire wall but there may not be suffiebnt access for emergency vehicles to the rear of the property. Peterson felt the addition to the deck closes off die only gfif HR for cfncrgeiicy vdiicles lo access the property and the fire chief should be consulted for anopinion. Gaffrim stated additional informatioo b needed for height and location of the fence and adjacent houses. Chab Schroeder whether there was public inbrest. There were no comments from the public. Phillip Payne he would go along with whatever the fire chief allows. The west side of the deck could be moved in to 10*. Chab Schroeder said that would not solve the problem. Peterson retpiested an updmed survey. It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Peterson, to uble Application #1953 for Willbm Allen, 3475 Livingston Avenue, as Planning Commission wants further information froni the fire department and to allow applicant time to provide an updated survey showing as-built garage location. Ayes 4, nays 0.