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:MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COrvIMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 1996 (#4 -#2106 William and Laura Stoddard -Continued) Mabusth reminded the Commission of the approved application in 1994 for a guest house use. The structure, at that time, did not have a bath or kitchen and has now been converted and refurbished . A fire, which begun in the refiigerator, destroyed a wall of the guesthouse. The application is to replace the exi sting wall, which is located 3. I' from the side lot line, requiring a variance. Before reconstruction can begin , approval is needed . There will be no changes in the building envelope. Stoddard said the fire occurred two weeks after the guest house refurbishing was completed, while they were away. He noted that the rule requiring a gypsum wall to protect a house from a fire beginning in the garage working in reverse as the fire occurred in the kitchen and protected the garage area. Stoddard said the structure has been on the property for over 3 5 years. Schroeder inquired how the fire started. Stoddard said the fire personnel and investigator could find no reason for its occurrence. It started in the refiigerator, not in the wiring, and there is nothing left of the refiigerator other than sheet metal. There were no public comments. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend approval of the side setback variance to allow the reconstruction of the portion of an exterior wall of the guest house. Vote Ayes 4 , Nays 0. The application was noted to be on the agenda for the upcoming Council meeting. (#5) #2109 TODD SMITH, 1380 ARBOR STREET -VARIANCES -PUBLIC HEARING 7:11-7:22 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the application was for side, rear, and structural coverage variances to construct a 3-season, 10'x14' porch. A survey was done in 1982 in preparation for an earlier variance application for a 10'x30' addition for a bedroom/living room. There was concern at that time because the property was not sewered. The property is now sewered. The porch, however, was not shown on the survey in 1982 and has since been constructed over the paved patio. 6-1/2' portion is covered by roof extension and the remaining 3-1/2' by plastic panels . Mabusth reviewed the elevation showing the principal structure addition noting that the expansion will not go beyond the existing envelope or existing paved 10'xl4' area. 20