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1�1 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 16, 1994 ( #4) 1911 ERNEST LEMMERMAN, 4620 TONKAVIEW LANE - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) a suitable building envelope. ( #5) #1912 TIM HILLMAN, 400 LEAF STREET - VARIANCES - REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW Mabusth reviewed the staff report and the options available to the Planning Commission. Tim Hillman was present and stated that to reduce the amount of lot coverage he proposed to remove the smallest shed and reduce the area of the upper deck from 6' x 25' to 6' x 14'. He believed that this would be adequate to meet the ordinance requirements. Chair Schroeder inquired if the applicant was willing to redesign the entryway and Hillman responded that he would consider it. Nolan stated that because of the easement the setback variances were substantially intensified which concerned him. He felt that if the plans were redesigned to meet the side year setback he would be much more inclined to support it. Commissioners Rowlette, Berg, and Lindquist concurred. Rowlette stated she was concerned about the potential for further development in the area and the • driveway being the only means of access for those properties and becoming a roadway in the future. • Chair Schroeder commented he felt that the entryway on the south side needed to be reduced or relocated so that it was at least 30' from the lot line. Lindquist moved to recommend approval of #1912 for Tim Hillman with the understanding that the existing small shed and portions of the upper deck would be removed to bring lot coverage into compliance with ordinance standards and the south side yard setback requirements because the easement may someday serve added residential development. Chair Schroeder stated he was reluctant to approve the request as submitted, and other Commissioners appeared to feel that way also. He felt that if the applicant wished to resubmit plans that conform to directives of the Commission that the Planning Commission could take action at a future meeting. He felt that the best action was to table the request to allow the applicant to explore possible revisions to the plans. It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Rowlette, to table #1912 Variances for Tim Hillman at 400 Leaf Street, to allow the applicant to redesign the proposal. Ayes 6, nays 0. 3