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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 19,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Lemke stated if the garage is moved forward,there would be less damage to the trees as well. <br /> Landgraver stated the Planning Commission is not in a position to redesign the garage,but that it appears <br /> the consensus of the Planning Commission is that changes can be made to the location and size of the <br /> garage. Landgraver stated he does acknowledge the hardcover is being reduced but the neighbors are <br /> opposed to the new garage. Landgraver stated the Planning Commission can approve the application, <br /> deny it, or table the application to give the applicant time to redesign his garage. Landgraver stated he is <br /> hearing from the Planning Commission that the consensus is to deny it as proposed. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the applicants have not exhausted all the options to minimize the impact to the <br /> neighbors. <br /> Lappen stated attaching it to the house is extremely more expensive. <br /> McGrann stated if the applicants and neighbors can reach some agreement, those tend to have much better <br /> reception in general by the Planning Commission. McGrann stated having this large of a garage so much <br /> forward will be an issue the way it is proposed currently and that the applicant could table it to look at <br /> constructing a single-car garage, which might satisfy some of the neighbor's concerns. <br /> Lappen stated that is an option as well. Lappen requested his application be tabled so he can redesign it. <br /> Schoenzeit moved,McGrann seconded,to table Application No. 15-3769,Chris Lappen and Kallyn <br /> Bialowas,3409 East Lake Street. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> 4. #15-3787 DAVID AND LISA WIPSON,2264 SHADYWOOD ROAD,VARIANCES,7:40 <br /> P.M.—8:04 P.M. <br /> David and Lisa Wipson, Applicants, were present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicants' home is newly constructed but does not have a basement. Last year the <br /> previous owners received variances in order to permit construction of a small addition to the home to <br /> allow for additional storage space and a two-level shed to provide additional storage as well as a severe <br /> weather shelter. The home addition and shed were not constructed. <br /> The current owners are proposing to construct a detached garage to meet their storage needs as well as to <br /> serve as a storm shelter. The applicants are requesting a structural coverage variance to permit <br /> construction of a two-story detached garage on the property to be served by a new driveway on the rear. <br /> The footprint of the proposed garage results in the same calculable level of structure as the 2014 <br /> approvals but includes a larger cantilevered floor on the top leveL Due to the location of the proposed <br /> garage, a second driveway access would need to be approved by the City Council. <br /> The new garage is proposed to be 19.25 feet wide and 19 feet deep on the garage level with a 2.5 foot roof <br /> overhang. The lower level is 19 feet wide by 15 feet deep. The additional four feet of depth on the <br /> garage level is proposed to be achieved with a cantilevered floor. The definition of building footprint <br /> does not count the cantilevered floor area because it is greater than four feet above grade. Staff believes <br /> the additional 4-foot cantilevered garage floor with a 2.5 foot roof overhang exacerbates the massing <br /> effect of the proposed garage. <br /> Page 11 of 29 <br />