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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Wednesday,January 22, 2003 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2861 ERIK THOMPSON,Continued) <br /> Chair Smith expressed her desire to see the lot coverage numbers decrease. <br /> Thompson stated that he could get creative and would prefer to work to remove the shed instead of <br /> additional house structure. <br /> Retterath suggested they lower the new entry landing in order to remove its size from structural lot <br /> coverage calculations, and instead impact hardcover. <br /> Mabusth stated that she would prefer the applicant remove the shed, which would gain 129 s.£, and retain <br /> the entry landing. <br /> With regard to remodels, Bottenberg pointed out that, consistently,the Commission has found it <br /> acceptable if current hardcover levels be maintained. <br /> Hawn stated that she would support removal of the shed. <br /> Rahn asked if the proposed residence would be taller than the existing home. <br /> Retterath stated that the streetside would remain the same, however, the new height is over the existing <br /> number. <br /> Rahn inquired how the transition from the first floor would be accomplished. <br /> Retterath stated that at least 1/4 of the main floor level would remain intact. <br /> Thompson stated that he has gone to great lengths to remove all the debris, sample wallboard, access <br /> panels to the foundation, etc. in order to allow inspectors to view the joists etc.He added that much of the <br /> plumbing and fixtures would be recycled in the project. <br /> Retterath stated that the ceiling heights will vary on the first floor from 8-9', all else would be changed <br /> and removed to the caps and floorboards. <br /> Rahn questioned whether a structural engineer had looked at the foundation. <br /> Retterath indicated that a structural engineer had looked at the foundation to see what exists and found <br /> that the perimeter was in decent shape with the only necessary change being modifications for a point <br /> load within the current den. <br /> Fritzler stated that, in his opinion,recycling would not make a difference between the evaluation of the <br /> remodel versus new construction. <br /> Gaffron stated that the current characterization of the project appears to be much more now than the City <br /> had deemed before this evening. He questioned whether the Commission ought to consider if this <br /> application is going to be subject to some additional variance later on, as was the first application the <br /> Commission heard this evening. <br /> PAGE 20 of 29 <br />