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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, November 20,2000 <br /> (#2636 GARY AND SUSAN CABLE, Continued) <br /> 111 <br /> Nygard stated the Planning Commission is firm on the 15 percent structural coverage limit and <br /> the 25 percent hardcover limit on new construction. <br /> Cable stated they would like to keep the house in the proposed location in order to preserve the <br /> existing trees. Cable stated he is doubtful whether the size of the house can be reduced any <br /> further. <br /> Mrs. Cable commented they have five children,with some bedrooms being located above the <br /> garage. <br /> Hawn stated she is unsure exactly what they are being asked to approve since they do not have a <br /> plan in front of them outlining all of the items being requested. <br /> Smith stated what is in front of them does include the ice house,with the amount of hardcover <br /> being in excess of the 25 percent limit. <br /> Hawn stated she can either make a motion denying the application or table the matter to allow the <br /> Applicant time to decide whether to keep the ice house. Hawn inquired why a building permit <br /> was issued prior to the variance being approved. <br /> Weinberger stated a building permit was issued on the revised plan,noting that they were under <br /> the 25 percent hardcover limit and met all the required setbacks. Weinberger stated the <br /> Applicants are requesting the additional hardcover in order to keep the ice house and expand <br /> the driveway area,along with a sidewalk. <br /> • <br /> Berg noted the plan has changed since the building permit was issued. <br /> Hawn commented in her view she does not see a hardship. <br /> Berg commented she also is confused by exactly what is being requested since there is no plan <br /> outlining the changes before them. <br /> Lindquist stated he would be in favor of denying the variance and letting the building permit <br /> stand. <br /> Hawn stated she was in agreement with Lindquist. Hawn noted the demolition permit called for <br /> the ice house to be removed. <br /> Mrs. Cable stated they were never informed the ice house had to be removed. <br /> Gaffron inquired whether the City had a survey at the time the demolition permit was issued. <br /> A gentleman in the audience indicated he does not know. <br /> Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded,to recommend denial of Application 2636,3235 Ivy <br /> Place,based on the additional hardcover being requested in excess of the 25 percent limit <br /> from the time the original building permit was issued. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 10 <br />