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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 18, 1999 (#2532 Herman and Marilyn Crawford, Continued) will amount to a reduction of .08 percent Nygard commented that there are two spots with plastic, one located by the deck and the other one on the opposite side. Mr. Crawford stated he would be willing to remove the plastic underlayment. Motion by Kluth, second by Smith, to recommend approval of Application #2532, 4745 North Shore Drive, granting of a variance to hardcover in the 75-250' setback to allow 29.08 percent hardcover and granting of a variance to the rear yard setback to permit construction of an attached garage to the existing residence as depicted in the submitted plan. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. (#11) #2534 W. DUNCAN MACMILLAN, 1820 FOX STREET - VARIANCE, 8:47 p.m. - 8:59 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Derrick Peterson, Contractor, was present. Bottenberg stated the Applicant is proposing to construct a 30 by 30' garage addition to the northeast side of the existing garage. The 900 square foot addition does require a side yard setback variance. The doors on the garage would be on the east side near where a parking pad is currently located. Boltenberg stated a variance to the side yard setback is necessary to permit the location of the garage 16.82 feet where 30 feet is required from the side lot line. City Staff is recommending approval of the application. Derrick Peterson stated he was representing the Applicant. Stoddard inquired because this was a guest house with a garage connected to it whether it would be classified as an oversized accessory structure. Weinberger stated that guest houses are not considered accessory buildings and would be considered a dwelling unit. Weinberger stated that a conditional use permit is needed for a guest house. Lindquist inquired whether there was a hardship in this case. Peterson stated that they are attempting to preserve the historical significance of the property and to preserve some mature trees that exist on the lot. Kluth inquired why the garage could not be constructed off the back of the residence. Peterson commented that would reduce the amount of offstreet parking available on the site. Hawn stated in order for a variance to be granted, a hardship relating to the lot needs to be demonstrated, which has not been demonstrated in this case. Hawn commented that there appears to be ample space on the property to construct the garage without the need for a variance. Page 13