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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, August 20, 2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#06-3243 Richard Marzan, 2795 Pheasant Road, Continued) Kroeger moved, Rice seconded, Application #06-3243, North Shore Gardens on behalf of Richard Marzan, 2895 Pheasant Road, to recommend approval of the revegetation plan subject to compliance with the City Engineer's comments, and to deny the additional hardcover being requested, with the exception of the replacement of the retaining wall, not to exceed the current width of the wall. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Kempf Opposed. 4 . #07-3293 BRUCE PADDOCK, 1500 BRACKETTS POINT ROAD, VARIANCE, 7:19 P.M. -7:38 P.M. George Stichney, Developer, and Bruce Paddock, Applicant, were present. Turner stated the applicant is requesting a hardcover variance to allow 27 percent hardcover in the 75- 250 foot zone to provide for construction of a replacement residence. This application was before the Planning Commission in June, with the application being tabled to allow the applicant to supply additional requested information and with direction to reduce the amount of hardcover being proposed . The applicant has reduced the hardcover from 31 percent to 27 percent by reducing the size of the driveways and patios . The grading plan is acceptable to the City Engineer and the location of the proposed house is unchanged. Staff would note that hardcover could further be reduced by narrowing the driveway from 12 feet to 10 feet, enlarging the island in the circle drive , and shifting the house northwest 10 to 20 feet. Staff also noted that through the use of vegetated swales , drainage would be directed away from the portions of the lakeshore with steep banks. The rain garden proposed east of the cul -de-sac is for the runoff from the new Bracketts Point Road and will not receive any runoff from the proposed house or driveways. Stichney noted they will have considerably reduced the amount of hardcover overall on this lot from what exists now, particularly in the 0-75 foot zone and the 75-250 foot zone. Stichney noted they are asking for less than half of the hardcover that they would be allowed on this lot if it were a typical lot. Stichney stated based on the unique shape of the lot, a hardship exists for the variance . Stichney recommended the City's ordinances regarding hardcover be revisited, especially given the impact it has on the resale price and the tax dollars that could be generated from the improvements. Chair Kempf opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Winer noted the issues with the 0-75 foot zone have been addressed, and that given the unique shape of the lot, she is not opposed to the variance. Kroeger inquired whether the cabin would remain. PAGE7