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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, March 19, 2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#07-3276 Robert Luesse, Continued) move the blocks in the area of the crack that he observed on the exterior of the house and that he has a concern with constructing a new house on top of the existing foundation. Curtis noted there is an engineering report that is included in the Commissioners' packets. Luesse stated he was very careful to have the engineer check the items that Commissioner Kempf referred to. Luesse stated the wing wall located on the north side of the house did move approximately 15 years ago and that he did put some pilaster in that area to support that section of the foundation. Luesse stated he is interested in constructing the new residence on a solid foundation and that the existing foundation is solid. Winer inquired whether the applicant has considered rebuilding the entire house Curtis stated the City Engineer has reviewed the report submitted by the applicant's engineer and that the City Engineer did not note any specific concerns. Zullo inquired whether the applicant should rebuild the lakeside decks. Curtis stated those were mentioned in the report to allow the Planning Commission to discuss that item as part of the overall application. Zullo inquired whether the stairway and landings could be removed and replaced with one stairway without the landings. Curtis stated it could but that the applicant has the right to replace what is existing. Curtis stated the second level porch and deck would be considered structure and that the applicant is proposing to fill that area in as livable space. Curtis noted the structural coverage on the lot would not increase. Curtis distributed a letter from Lucille Carlson, 3247 Casco Circle, regarding the project. Carlson has indicated she does not object to the proposal to rebuild on the existing foundation, including adding a second story. Luesse stated he did discuss this project with the neighbor. Rice moved, Winer seconded, to recommend approval of Application #07-3276, Robert G. Luesse, 3249 Casco Circle, granting of lot area and lot width variances; hardcover variances within the 0- 75 foot zone, the 75-250 foot zone, and the 250-500 foot zones; lot coverage variance, an average lakeshore setback variance; and a side yard setback. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. PAGE 31