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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> JUNE 19,2000 <br /> (#11) #2591 GINA HANSEN,583 PARK LANE—VARIANCES, 10:19 p.m.— 10:24 p.m. <br /> Gina Hansen,Applicant, was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicants are proposing to change the use of a 4' x 18' section of the <br /> existing covered deck and adding a second story to the back portion of the existing residence. <br /> The second story addition will be approximately 255 square feet,with the first story walls and <br /> foundation remaining. Bottenberg stated the roof line will be higher than what presently exists <br /> on the back portion of the residence,but will still be within City zoning code requirements. <br /> Bottenberg stated the structural coverage on the lot will not change with this proposal because the <br /> portion of the deck being changed into living space is currently covered and considered structure. <br /> The existing lot coverage is 21.7 percent, with the allowable being 15 percent. Bottenberg stated <br /> this project will not change the three feet from the side lot line. Hardcover in the 0-75' setback <br /> area and 75-250' setback is not changing, with existing hardcover being 20.7 percent in the 0-75' <br /> setback and 65 percent in the 75-250' setback. <br /> City Staff recommends approval of this application, with the recommendation that approval of the <br /> variance for side setback be conditioned on the existing foundation being inspected by a <br /> structural engineer to determine if it is able to handle the additional weight of the addition before <br /> • applying for a building permit. <br /> Hansen indicated this project will have little impact on her neighbors. Hansen stated she has <br /> Discussed this project with her neighbors, who have indicated they are in support of it. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Lindquist indicated he does not have a problem with this application. <br /> Lindquist moved, Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application#2591, <br /> Gina Hansen, 583 Park Lane, granting of a side yard setback variance to permit a side <br /> Yard setback of three feet for a second story expansion where 10 feet is required. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Nygard moved,Smith seconded,to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. <br /> There being no further business to discuss,the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. <br /> • 4 lizabeth Hawn, Chair <br /> PAGE 25 <br />