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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, May 16, 2005 <br />6:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(#05-3110 Thomas and Sheila Browne, Continued) <br />Jurgens stated it appears that the hardcover has grown from the time of the original approvals. Jurgens <br />indicated he would like to see some reductions in the hardcover, noting that the hardcover in the 0-75' <br />zone is now 21 percent. <br />Rahn noted the building pad is relatively small given the size of the lot. Rahn indicated he is inclined to <br />follow Staffs recommendations. Rahn stated if the garage is constructed over existing driveway, there <br />would be no increase in hardcover. <br />Browne inquired whether rock is considered hardcover if there is no plastic underneath it. <br />Gaffron stated typically gravel that is compacted is considered hardcover and that decorative rock with no <br />plastic underneath is not considered hardcover. <br />Browne inquired what amount of hardcover would need to be removed. <br />Curtis pointed out credit is not given for removal of plastic. <br />Browne indicated there is a row of rocks on top of the ground that helps outline the drop-off that has been <br />depicted on the survey as hardcover. <br />Curtis stated if the rocks serve as a wall or a border, it would be considered hardcover. <br />Winkey stated the Pla1ming Commission typically looks for ways to reduce excessive hardcover on lots <br />wherever possible and that if a variance is being requested, the amount of hardcover should be lowered. <br />Winkey commented there appears to be some areas that could be reduced. <br />Browne stated in his view he would not be able to reduce the hardcover down to the allowable limit. <br />Winkey concurred that it is not possible to reduce the hardcover on this lot to the allowable limit but <br />reiterated that some reduction in the hardcover is possible. <br />Kempf inquired how wide a one-stall garage typically is. <br />Rahn stated it is usually 12 to 14 feet. <br />Kempf stated in his opinion the massing on the lot does need to be considered. Kempf noted the edge of <br />the garage would be located on the edge of the cliff. Kempf indicated he is not opposed to the dormer but <br />that there are some areas of hardcover that could be reduced. Kempf suggested the garage addition be <br />reduced to 14 feet, which would help to reduce the massing. <br />Bremer inquired whether the amount of blacktop could be reduced. <br />PAGE21