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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Wednesday, February 19, 2003 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#03-2866 JUDY AND DAVID ZOSCHKE, Continued) <br /> line, and finally, a considerable amount of non-conforming plastic hardcover shall be <br /> removed throughout the property. <br /> With regard to the average lakeshore setback, Chaput stated that due to the fact that the <br /> adjacent new home was built farther back on the lot than the previous home, the average <br /> lakeshore setback changed for the applicant. <br /> Chaput indicated that staff would recommend approval of the requested variances with the <br /> condition that 1,506 s.f. of plastic hardcover on the property be removed prior to building <br /> permit approval. <br /> Chair Smith indicated that, to her, the removal of the roof in 1993 caused the floorboards <br /> to rot, therefore, this application seems to be a mere replacement of what was already on <br /> the property. She also noted that the new enclosed portion adds nothing to hardcover, since <br /> it is on the upper level. Chair Smith stated that she would not support any additional <br /> removals from the driveway, as the home was on a busy County Road. <br /> Mr. Zoschke stated that they had removed excess driveway hardcover in 1997 and would <br /> find it difficult to remove any more today. He maintained that the plastic had been there <br /> for 10+ years under 4' of gravel and l' of topsoil, noting that it would be a very dirty job to <br /> remove and questioned his alternatives. <br /> Chair Smith indicated that the plastic does interfere with the natural runoff occurrence. <br /> Gaffron concurred, stating that the removal of plastic has been a policy for 15 years. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Mabusth questioned whether the Commission could recommend the removal of one set of <br /> steps in order to reduce hardcover. She asked what the lean-to structure was on the lakeside <br /> of the home. <br /> Zoschke suggested they remove most of the patio by the lake except for a small walkway <br /> in lieu of removing the steps. He pointed out that the lean-to was small uncovered storage <br /> area by the lake. <br /> Chair Smith indicated that this application provided the City with a great opportunity to <br /> reduce hardcover on this site. <br /> With regard to the shed on the other side of the home, Zoschke pointed out that it would be <br /> difficult to remove, given the size of the garage and the fact that they are gardeners. <br /> PAGE 3 of 26 <br />