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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, April 18, 2005 <br />6:00 o'clock p.m. <br />Rahn stated in his view there are ways to design a home to fit onto a 50-foot building pad and that he <br />agrees with Staffs recommendations. <br />Kempf indicated he also is in agreement with Staffs recommendations and that the side yard setbacks are <br />important in protecting the rights of the neighbors now and in the future. Kempf commented it is possible <br />to construct a very nice residence on this lot. <br />Bremer stated some of the houses recently constructed on Watertown Road had the same issue with the <br />side yard setback and that she has some qualms whether 30 feet is the right number for the side yard <br />setback but that in her view 15 feet is not sufficient. <br />Gustafson inquired whether a small portion of the garage could stick within the side yard setback. <br />Bremer stated that would be less intrusive on that side of the property but noted that the whole length of <br />the house on the other side of the lot would be within the side yard setback. <br />Alexander stated typically a 50-foot wide house is going to be a simpler house, and that given the size of <br />the lot, the house would be located deeper, which would be more intrusive to the neighbors. <br />Rahn stated proximity to the adjoining properties is a main concern <br />Gustafson stated a deeper house would be out of conformity with the rest of the neighborhood and would <br />look out of place. <br />Rahn stated the applicant has to design a house that fits the lot. <br />Gustafson reiterated they are trying to design a house that would fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. <br />Leslie suggested tabling the application and having the applicant look at redesigning the house. Leslie <br />commented he might be in favor of some variance but that he is not in agreement with the proposed <br />setback. <br />Fritzler stated he is not in favor of any side yard setback. <br />Jurgens indicated he does not want to express an opinion on the amount of setback and that the goal is to <br />be conforming as much as possible. <br />PAGE 24