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• • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 16, 1994 ( #8) #1919 TY BUCEY, 2677 CASCO POINT ROAD - VARIANCES - SECOND PUBLIC HEARING - RENOTIFICATION (CONTINUED) was satisfied that the applicant had done what the Planning Commission requested, and he felt there were times when grading would need to be done within a bluff area. He stated he supported the proposal. Mr. Mitchell stated he was an attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smerling, and they were appreciative of the changes that the applicants had made to address their concerns. He submitted a letter which detailed items which still concern the Smerlings. These include that the house be built according to Orono building codes and they add shutters to the windows facing the Smerlings property. They are also concerned regarding the drainage and trust that it will be satisfactorily resolved. Lindquist asked if the Smerlings and Bucey's agreed to the terms listed in the letter and all responded affirmatively. Rowlette stated she felt that the revised plans showed a definite improvement but she was not in favor of any increase in hardcover on the property. It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Berg, to recommend approval of #1919 Variances for Ty Bucey at 2677 Casco Point Road with the submitted letter being part of the application per the revised plans. Ayes 5, nays 1. Nolan stated he felt that the house was too large for the site. ( #9) #1925 PETER BOVEE, 840 OLD LONG LAKE ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Schroeder noted that the Certificate of Mailing and the Affidavit of Publication were on file with the City. Gaffron reviewed the staff report and stated that staff recommended approval of the request for a side setback variance to increase the roof pitch in a substandard setback area, based on the findings listed in the staff report. Charles Nolan inquired as to the existing house not conforming to the footprint shown on the submitted survey. Peter Bovee was present and stated that there had been a deck extending from the master bedroom which had been removed, and he would like to put a roof over the area, possibly to put back a covered deck or expand the bedroom. Lindquist commented that the survey was not current and it should be up to date prior to City Council review of the application. He felt that the Commission could approve raising the roof, but any other changes to the proposal should be resubmitted. Chair Schroeder noted this was a public hearing, but no one present wished to speak on this item. It was moved by Schroeder, seconded by Lindquist, to recommend approval of #1925 variances for Peter Bovee at 840 Old Long Lake Road, to allow the applicant to raise the roof. Ayes 6, nays 0. G