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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19, 2000 (#2556 Barbara and Collins Cavender, Continued) Boyer stated due to the narrowness of Rest Point Road and the lack of parking available on the street, the house and garage need to be located furthe r back to accommodate a car in the driveway. Stoddard commented he would be willing to approve a variance to the front yard setback, but that the Applicants need to comply with the 15 percent structural coverage limit. Stoddard suggested this application be tabled to allow the Applicant t ime to revise his plans . Stoddard stated the Applicant probably will not be allowed to construct a patio or walkway to the lake. Mrs. Cavender stated the patio is located off to the side . Nygard noted the patio is still located within the 0-75' setback. Smith recommended the Applicants attempt to adhere to the 15 percent structural coverage limit and relocate the house closer to the road. Kluth indicated the number one issue is the structural coverage, with the 15 percent needing to be complied with. Kluth stated he would like to see the hardcover under the 25 percent limit as well due to environmental concerns . Kluth noted the 0-75' setback is the most critical as it relates to hardcover due to the impact to the lake. Hawn stated it appears the Planning Commission wou ld like the Applicants to adhere to the 15 percent structural coverage limit. Hawn inquired whether the Applicants would be willing to extend the 60 day review period should the Planning Commission table this applicat ion. Weinberger indicated City Staff will continue to work with the Applicants . Stoddard commented the front yard setback should be compatible with the other houses in the neighborhood, and suggested the Applicants consider locat ing the house 35 feet from the lake. Smith commented she wou ld like to see the house 35 to 40 feet from the lake. Stoddard inquired whether the Applicants would like the Planning Commission to table their application . Mr. Cavender requested their application be tabled. Stoddard moved, Kluth seconded, to table Application #2556, Barbara and Collins Cavender, 1405/1395 Rest Point Road, Variances, to allow the Applicants time to revise their plans, and to extend the 60 day review period. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#12) #2557 JUDITH AND DANIEL MCATHIE, 1449 BAY RIDGE ROAD -VARIANCES, 11 :50 p.m. -11 :56 p.m . Judith and Daniel McAthie , Applicants , were present. Bottenberg stated the Applicants are requesting variances to perm it the add ition of a garage Page 29