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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 (#4 -#2159 James and Joann Jundt -Continued) Stoddard moved, Schroeder seconded, to approve the restoration and cosmetic remodel to the grotto, retaining walls, and sidewalks with the condition that the applicant work with Staff regarding the boathouse. Smith questioned whether the boathouse affects the retaining walls. Gaffron said the grotto and retaining walls are together, and the boathouse is totally separate. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#5) #2168 TODD AND DONNA ROOKE, 4190 HIGHWOOD ROAD - VARIANCE -PUBLIC HEARING 7:54-8:04 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Mabusth reported the application was for a hardcover variance within the 75-250' setback area for construction of a 12'x 16' deck on the west side of the residence placed over the aggregate patio. A previous deck was placed in a larger footprint, and the replacement deck will be smaller in size. There will be no reduction in the existing hardcover within 75-250' setback area at 55%. The applicant said he began to repair the deck, and it fell down. Mabusth said the applicant asked for direction regarding the possibility of a garage. Staff reviewed the situation and reported that there was no way to get beyond the residence with the topography to the rear of the property. Mabusth said there was 8' of the stoop and 17' to the right-of-way line. Mabusth asked the size of the existing porch for possibly using part of the structure for the garage. Rooke said it was about 6' deep. Mabusth said there would only be room for a one-stall garage, and the right-of-way would continue to serve as back out area. Rooke said all of the neighbors in the area have 50' wide lots but depths of about 250'. The homes are within the first 75' of the property. Rooke said he has spoken with his neighbors regarding gaining a private drive along the back to put garages to the rear where no hardcover issue would be involved. Stoddard suggested coming in from the west side where only an easement would be required. Mabusth said the topography of the area would probably eliminate that possibility. 10