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( ( MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, March 21, 2016 ---------------6-:3_o_o_'c_Io_c_k_p_._m_. _____________ --J_~,9/ .._ Peter Santrach, Applicant, stated as Staff has pointed out, they would like to construct a new home on this "< } small lot. Santrach indicated they have encountered some difficulty in designing a home that will fit on the lot as well as provide some off-street parking. Santach noted this property is accessed through the easement, which is shared by two other properties. There is no off-street parking on the easement. In addition, the road access is fairly narrow and does not really allow for any off-street parking. Granting the variance would provide some relief for creating off-street parking for guests that does not block the garage. Lemke asked if they will be attempting to preserve the 18-inch spruce tree. Santrach stated he is not sure which tree he is talking about, but that they have not really talked about that at this point. Gaffron pointed out the tree on the overhead. Santrach stated he is not sure what is going to happen in terms of final grades until the house is further along. Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Leskinen stated it appears the applicants have worked hard to design a house that fits on the lot and that the hardcover is being reduced from what currently exists. Leskinen stated she is inclined to allow a hardcover variance for the additional driveway in order to provide some off-street parking. Leskinen stated she is not sure what could be reduced to bring the hardcover down on the lot. As it relates to the average lakeshore setback variance, Leskinen stated there really is no other option for providing a useful building envelope. Page 16 of32