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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, July 18, 2011 6:30 o'clock p.m. Thiesse stated the hardcover requirements are primarily to protect the lake and that the water in this area will not be going into the lake. Thiesse stated he would understand if they had to come back for a hardcover variance . Feuss stated that ultimately is their choice. NG COMMISSION COMMENTS 6. RE ORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING CO CIL MEETINGS ON JUNE 27, 2011, AND JULY 11, 2011 Feuss noted she a ded the June 27th City Council meeting and all items were placed Agenda. Levang stated she attende the July 11 111 meeting and reported that the Whipple plication that was approved by the Planning C ission variance was not approved by the Ci Council. The Whipple property is located on Casco P · t Road . Curtis displayed the proposed garag difficulty to ask for a garage of that size . beyond that. Curtis stated the conversation of the Planni uld be used for and that the Planning ntered more around the level of hardcover. Levang stated the garage would be use o store antique cars an s such would be a luxury. The City Council did not feel the hardcover w reduced enough. The City ouncil also talked about a deck located out front but was not disc ed in great detail. Curtis noted the deck was on Levang stated she would e to use this as a learning tool in the future so the overrule the Planning mmission on other similar applications. Levang noted t eventually tabled. Curtis stated tha pplicant has submitted a revised plan today requesting 30 percent har was a signific tin the driveway and a slight reduction in the size of the garage. As it rela to the issues with the 0-75 foot zone and the nonconforming structure, Council Me er Rahn had ser d on the Planning Commission before the statutes were changed. If the City requires the rem al of a nonconforming structure , the City would be required to compensate the property owner. -------------Page 12