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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> AUGUST 21,2000 <br /> • (#2603 James Renckens, Continued) <br /> Doleman stated the only way he could comply with the 15 percent structural coverage limit would <br /> be to reduce the porch to two feet. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the length of the porch could be reduced somewhat rather than have it the <br /> whole length of the house. <br /> Doleman stated he possibly could reduce the porch somewhat but he would still have a difficult <br /> time meeting the 15 percent limit and having the porch be practical. <br /> Kluth commented he is particularly sensitive as it relates to structural coverage on lake lots due to <br /> The impact that hardcover and structural coverages have on the area lakes. <br /> Doleman inquired whether a reduction in hardcover would help the lake. <br /> Hawn stated a reduction in hardcover does lessen the impact to the lake, but that the Planning <br /> Commission does not generally trade hardcover for structural coverage. Hawn indicated the <br /> Planning Commission encourages the reduction in hardcover whenever possible. <br /> Lindquist stated he concurs with Hawn. <br /> Stoddard stated this is a difficult application to approve since the Planning Commission normally <br /> does not grant structural coverage variances unless a hardship is demonstrated. Stoddard indicated <br /> the Planning Commission is a recommending body to the City Council and that the City Council <br /> may or may not approve this application. <br /> Lindquist stated the Planning Commission can either table it to allow the Applicant time to revise <br /> the plans or vote on the application tonight. <br /> Doleman requested the Planning Commission vote on his application tonight. <br /> Lindquist moved, Kluth seconded,to recommend denial of Application#2605, John <br /> Doleman, 1680 Shadywood Road, based on the proposed structural coverage exceeding the <br /> 15 percent limit and no hardship being demonstrated. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> (#4) #2596 BRENSHELL HOMES, 1181 WILDHURST TRAIL,PROPOSED FIVE LOT <br /> SUBDIVISION WITH DEVELOPMENT OF GARDEN LANE AS A PUBLIC ROAD, <br /> 8:00 p.m.—9:37 p.m. <br /> Steve Behnke, Brenshell Homes, was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Weinberger stated the Planning Commission had reviewed this application at their June meeting, <br /> which consists of developing a seven acre site located on Wildhurst Trail. The Applicant has <br /> • <br /> PAGE 12 <br />