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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COl\tlMISSION <br />1\tIEETING HELD ON SEPTEl\tIBER 16, 1996 <br />(#4 -#2159 James and Joann Jundt -Continued) <br />Stoddard moved, Schroeder seconded, to approve the restoration and cosmetic remodel to <br />the grotto, retaining walls, and sidewalks with the condition that the applicant work with <br />Staff regarding the boathouse. <br />Smith questioned whether the boathouse affects the retaining walls. Gaffron said the <br />grotto and retaining walls are together, and the boathouse is totally separate. <br />Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br />(#5) #2168 TODD A~DONNA ROOKE, 4190 HIGIVWOOD ROAD - <br />VARIANCE-PUBL HEARING 7:54-8:04 P.M. / <br />The Affidavit of Publicati and Certificate ofMailiI)t:ere noted. <br />\ . <br />The Applicant was present. \ <br />\ C <br />Mabusth reported the applicatio~was for a ha/~cover variance within the 75-250' setback <br />area for construction of a 12'xl 6' a,ck on tht(west side of the residence placed over the <br />aggregate patio. A previous deck w~ pla9~d in a larger footprint, and the replacement <br />deck will be smaller in size. There wil\ bef no reduction in the existing hardcover within <br />75-250' setback area at 55%. X <br />/ \ <br />J/ \~" <br />The applicant said he began to repair,the dack, and it fell down. <br />/ I \ <br />Mabusth said the applicant asked for directior\regarding the possibility of a garage. Staff <br />reviewed the situation and repoty~d that there ~p.s no way to get beyond the residence <br />with the topography to the reru/of the property. \1:abusth said there was 8' of the stoop <br />and 17' to the right-of-way Ii~. Mabusth asked tfie size of the existing porch for possibly <br />using part of the structure f~/ the garage. Rooke sdi,d it was about 6' deep. Mabusth said <br />there would only be room for a one-stall garage, and'Jle right-of-way would continue to <br />serve as back out area. // \ _ <br />I \ <br />Rooke said all of the l}Jighbors in the area have 50' wide ~s but depths of about 250'. <br />The homes are withi1;{the first 75' of the property. Rooke Sijid he has spoken with his <br />neighbors regarding/gaining a private drive along the back tci\put garages to the rear <br />where no hardcover issue would be involved. \. <br />\ \ <br />Stoddard suggested coming in from the west side where only an ~sement would be <br />required. Mabusth said the topography of the area would probably"'~liminate that <br />possibility. <br />10