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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD AUGUST 17, 1992 <br />(#4) #1750 CHARLES & SHIRLEY PYLE, <br />3548 IVY PLACE - <br />VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - 7:20 - 7:36 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Pub I i cat ion and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />Mr. and Mrs. Pyle and Daryl Hanson were present for this <br />appIication. <br />Mabusth e:<plained that the applicants were asked to <br />structure at the last Planning Commission review. The applicants <br />now propLe a roof structure of 376 s.f. A lot coverage variance <br />is still required for the proposal. She added 172 s.f. of existing <br />hardcover along the northwest side of the house has been propose <br />for removal. The result is a total reduction of 20% hardcover, from <br />72^ ir°he 75-250' setback area to approximately 52%. Lot coverage <br />is proDosed at approximately 2^%* <br />Mr. Pyle felt that the garage located closer to the house wjMJ I d add <br />to the aesthetic value of surrounding properties. He <br />hardcover along the northwest side of the house has ^®®" <br />removed. He requested that if the plan is approved. the existing <br />garage be allowed to remain until the new garage is built. <br />Chair Kelley stated that is typically allowed. <br />Mr Pyle noted there are two oaks trees that would need to be <br />removed and replaced, but added because of other existing trees on <br />the property, they may have to look at other options. <br />Schroeder clarified the hardcover removed is non-structuraI <br />hardcove r. <br />Chair Kelley stated he has a problem with the excessive lot <br />coverage. <br />Hanson advised that the existing residence is a two bedroom home, <br />with a two car garage, and already exceeds the lot coverage <br />standards. He indicated the roof structure was proposed to unify <br />the two structures. He added the roofed area will serve as an <br />outside covered petio area. <br />Chair Kelley explained that the lot coverage ordinance is <br />relatively new. but it provides that lots do not get over-bui It on. <br />He added the ordinance is aimed at smaiier lots, <br />protect the visual impact of the property. <br />in order to