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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 1998 <br />(#I - #2312 Claus Weiler and Renee Meerkins - Continued) <br />Smith was informed by the applicant that the additional garage would be used for an extra <br />car, boat, and storage ot bikes and lawn equipment. A 3-car garage currently exists on the <br />property. <br />Smith asked Staff about the policy to allow a deck to be replaced. She questioned the <br />time limit once the deck has been removed. It was noted that the previously existing <br />decks were removed about one year ago. Smith said the application would be viewed <br />differently if the decks had been removed farther in the past. <br />Smith moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2312 per Staff <br />recommendations. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />(#2) #2320 MITCHELL AND ASTA GERSOVITZ, 3650 CASCO AVENUE - <br />VARIANCES - 6:41-6:46 P.M. <br />The Applicants were present. <br />Bressler distributed pictures of the property. He reported the proposal is to install a bay <br />window over a portion of the existing deck and building a dormer over the existing <br />garage. These improvements require an average lakeshore setback variance as the entire <br />residence is ahead of the average lakeshore setback line. <br />Bressler reviewed the issues as presented in the information packet. He recommended <br />approval of the application as submitted. <br />The applicant had no additional comments. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Stoddard asked if the neighbors had any comments regarding the proposed improvements <br />noting the neighbors are generally asked for their opinion when the plans involve a <br />variance to the average lakeshore setback. Gersovitz said he recently purchased the <br />property and has yet to move there. Van Zomeren indicated the neighbors were notified <br />and no comments were received. <br />The applicant asked if the Council review could take place at the February 23 meeting. <br />Bressler agreed. Stoddard asked that the applicant submit a letter noting that request. <br />Stoddard moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2320 per Staff <br />recommendations. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />(Agenda item #3 was moved to the end of the agenda due to absence of applicants.)