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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - SEPTEMBER 16, 1991 (#12) #1685 EDWARD F. BAKER 3059 FARVIEW LANE VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 10:10 - 10:20 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing was noted. Edward Baker and JoEllen Hurr were present for this application. Gaffron explained that this is a request for a hardcover variance and a setback variance in the 0-75’ zone. There is also a 26' wetland S'*tback which will be encroached upon.He noted that the walkway to the lake needs to be there to gain access. The house and pool were built in 1979; the deck and patio areas wore built later. The deck area is In poor condition. Applicant wants to replace and Increase the size of that deck.Applicant proposes removal of plastic In the 0—75* zone.He noted that there is no adequate walkway around the pool and applicant is proposi a 3-4* wide walkway.The stairway which would run to grade level from the second story pool area would encroach into the wetland setback 10'. Hurr noted that the hardcover in the 0-75’ zone has been reduced to 7% and in the 75-250’ zone, it Is actually lower than the allowed 25%.She felt that since plastic is counted as hardcover.there should not be a differentiation between structural and non-structural hardcover. Johnson asked If variances were granted for the original home. Gaffron noted that the original building plans did not show any decks and there were no variances granted. Baker advised that the builder digressed from the original plans.He noted that they now Just wanted to make It right and correct. He advised that only the bottom step will actually encroach the wetlands. Gaffron noted that In 1979 docks were likely not considered when hardcover was calculated. Schroeder noted that there Is a reduction in hardcover, but only of non—structure 1, plastic-type hardcover. He felt that It should never have been there and therefore should n» t be presented as a positive.He asked If the patio/deck area Is proposed at a minimum. Hurr noted that It Is proposed at 647 s.f., and Is about the same size as the pool.She noted that It Is not that big. Hurr added that a pool without access to a bathroom other than through the living room Is not a very good design feature. An open stairway down to the lower level to a bath and bedroom Is a necessity.