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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 /> Gaffron stated that is in regards to the peak level. Currently the applicants are proposing a 6:12 pitch. If <br /> the pitch is reduced, it would lower the peak of the roof. Gaffron stated another option would be to <br /> construct a hip roof rather than a gable roof, which would reduce the impact to the neighbor. <br /> Landgraver asked if that could also be changed to a 4:12 ratio. <br /> Gaffron stated it likely can. Gaffron stated currently the peak is running north/south, and depending on <br /> the views of the neighbar across that roof, if it is turned so that it is an east/west roof, some additional <br /> views may be gained. Gaffron stated there are a variety of options that could be explored. Gaffron noted <br /> the neighbor's views are mainly from a second level. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the location of a tree that might be impacted by the project. Gaffron stated the <br /> applicants will also need to ensure that the drainage does not go off to the neighboring property. <br /> Landgraver asked what the impact on the average lakeshore setback would be for the neighbors. <br /> Gaffron stated there would be no impact for the neighbor to the west since the lake is to the southwest. <br /> Landgraver noted under current code there is nothing preventing the applicant from planting arborvitae or <br /> other trees in that area. <br /> Chris Lappen, Applicant, stated they looked at the most practical spot to place the garage and that <br /> attaching the garage to the house would cost more since they would need to put in frost footings and <br /> remodel the inside of the house in that area. <br /> Lappen stated they also attempted to mitigate the hardcover as much as possible and not encroach on the <br /> property line as much as the previous garage did. The driveway currently runs all the way on the east side <br /> from the street to the garage and abuts up to the property line. The new driveway would be a single-car <br /> driveway five feet off the neighbor's property line all the way from the entrance of the driveway to the <br /> garage. Currently there is hardcover all the way up to the tree. That hardcover will be removed and the <br /> driveway will be moved slightly over to the west. <br /> Page 11 of 44 <br />