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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 17, 1992 (i»4) #1750 CHARLES & SHIRLEY PYLE, 3548 IVY PLACE - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - 7:20 - 7:36 F.” The Affidavit of Pub Iicat ion and Certificate of Mailing were noted. Mr. and Mrs. Pyle and Daryl Hanson were present for this appIicat I on. Mabusth explained that the applicants were asked to ctr.irture at the last Planning Commission review. The applicants now propose a roof structure of f ® ® ^° 72^" ^^^^f existing is still reouired for the proposal. She added 172 s.r. or ex b hLdcover along the northwest side of the house has been propose< ?or removal. The result is a total 12% in the 75-250’ setback area to approximately 52>t,. Lot coverag is proposed at approximately 21%. Mr. Pyle felt that the garage located closer to the house would add to the aesthetic value of surrounding properties. He add-d th J^dcover along the northwest side of the house has already Peen removed. He requested that if the plan is approvea he ex 1st1ng garage be allowed to remain until the new garage is built. Chair Kelley stated that is typically allowed. Mr Pvle noted there are two oaks trees that would need to be removed and replaced, but added because ® the property, they may have to look at other options. Schroeder clarified the hardcover removed hardcover. Chair Kelley stated he has a problem with the excessive lot coverage. Hanson advised that the existing residence is a two bedroom home, w??ra two car garage, and already exceeds the lot coverage standards He indicated the roof structure was proposed to unify two structures. He added the roofed area will serve as an outside covered patio area. Chair Kelley explained t.hat the lot coverage ordinance Is rpiativelv new but it provides that lots do not get over-built on. He added ^the ordinance is aimed at smaller lots, in order to protect the visual impact of the property. is non-StructuraI