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Huthwaite pointed out the 2800 square feet includes a master bedroom on the main level and that there is <br />no second floor. <br />Berg indicated she has a concern as it relates to the size of the house and the close proximity to the creek. <br />Leskinen stated she also has a concern with the size of the house . <br />Berg noted the City does not always grant variances and that the Planning Commission needs to look at <br />the ordinances for this lot as they exist today since this is considered new construction. <br />Schoenzeit stated this project is an improvement from what currently exists and that the lot has unique <br />features which would be classified as a hardship. <br />Rice stated the Planning Commission asks that the home fit the lot and that in her view the house could be <br />reduced further to comply with the setback requirements. <br />Kang commented the City of Orono places a high priority on water quality and hardcover. <br />#09-3428 MICHAEL AND MARILYN HUTHW AITE, CONTINUED <br />Schwingler stated the Planning Commission is a recommending body and that the City Council can <br />override the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Schwingler noted this is a difficult lot and <br />that it is a definite improvement over what currently exists. Schwingler stated he is in agreement that <br />some type of access is needed to that portion of the lot but that he has a concern with the amount of <br />hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone. <br />Kang stated the Planning Commission would like to see more of the setbacks complied with and that the <br />size of the house should be reduced . <br />Berg noted there are two patios that are of good size. <br />Hendel stated they did design a house that is below the 15 percent structural coverage limit and that they <br />can look at the size of the patios. Hendel stated they feel this is probably the best solution . <br />Kang asked whether they are willing to reduce the size of the house. <br />Hendel asked how much they would like to see the house reduced by. <br />Kang stated they would like to see more of the setbacks complied with. <br />Steiner indicated it is possible to construct a house that complies with the majority of the setbacks but that <br />they would not be able to comply with the 75-foot setback from the creek. <br />Huthwaite noted this is a Manage 3 wetland , which is the lowest class of wetland , and that in order to <br />comply with the setbacks , they have had to angle the house. Huthwaite noted they are at IO percent <br />structural coverage and that it is difficult to design a house to meet the setbacks given the setback to the <br />creek. <br />Berg commented the applicants need to design a house that will fit on the lot as best as they can. <br />Curtis noted the garage is located entirely within the 75-foot setback.