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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, August 21, 2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#06-3220 Jule and Elizabeth Hannaford, Continued) strategic lighting to provide save access down the steps. Baldwin noted the city engineer expressed a concern about the retaining walls, but again indicated those are not retaining walls. Baldwin stated they would provide more detailed plans as they go further into the review process and would be complying with all the requirements of the City. If necessary, Baldwin indicated they could possibly shorten the tread and eliminate one step. Baldwin stated the applicants have been negatively impacted by the lack of parking on the street and request that the driveway be kept as is. A rain garden would be incorporated to help with the drainage. Existing and proposed diagrams of the deck were illustrated on the overhead. Mrs. Hannaford stated they purchased the house in 1999, and approximately four years ago embarked on substantial renovation of the first floor. They are committed to restoration of the house and have periodically replaced boards on the deck but the time has come that the deck needs to be replaced. Hannaford noted her sister-in-law last year fell through the deck given the very deteriorated condition of some of the deck boards. Hannaford indicated they spend a considerable amount of time on the deck in the summertime and their proposed plan is more consistent with the neighborhood and would be more aesthetically pleasing. Hannaford noted the overall hardcover on the lot is being reduced with the new plan. Hannaford stated they are very reluctant to reduce their driveway given the amount of construction that has been ongoing in their neighborhood, the lack of parking on the street, and the size of their family. Bremer opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Bremer closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Jurgens concun-ed the deck is in need ofreplacement, but that he does have an issue with the driveway. Jurgens recommended the width of the driveway be reduced to 18 feet the entire length, which would allow for some parking but would reduce the hardcover. Jurgens stated the area where the driveway meets the roadway could be redesigned, which would eliminate a considerable amount of hardcover. Mrs. Hannaford stated she is not opposed to the concept of reducing the driveway but would like to maintain all the parking along the perimeter. Jurgens stated the 18-foot width should allow parking as well as ingress and egress. Baldwin stated the tighter the tum is made, the more difficult time cars would have maneuvering the curve. Baldwin noted the front entrance of the home would be relocated further north. Bremer inquired whether the circular driveway could be eliminated. PAGE9