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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 20,2000 <br /> (#2634/2635 G & G HOLDING COMPANY, CONTINUED) <br /> Hun stated the Planning Commission could vote on the vacation, with a condition of approval <br /> being a 50 foot setback. <br /> Hawn commented the Applicant could request the City Council to reduce the setback. <br /> Hurr commented in her view the Planning Commission is limiting an already small lot by <br /> increasing the setback. Hurr stated the intent with the vacation was to increase the size of the <br /> lots. <br /> Lindquist stated the Planning Commission has a responsibility to maintain the neighbor's sight <br /> lines. <br /> Hun stated the 50 foot setback will restrict this lot by limiting the buildable area. <br /> Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded,to recommend approval of Application#2634/2635, <br /> 1130 and 1140 Loma Linda Avenue, granting of a lot line rearrangement and vacation of <br /> the platted undeveloped alley,with the understanding there will be a 50 foot setback on <br /> Parcel A for all structures. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Weinberger stated also as part of this application the Applicants are proposing to construct a new <br /> residence on proposed Parcel B. The plans would include a 1,237 square foot house to replace <br /> the existing cabin and removal of the parking and drive area located within the vacated <br /> right-of-way. The Applicants are requesting a hardcover variance to allow 29.8 percent of <br /> • hardcover in the 75-250' lakeshore setback where 25 percent is allowed. <br /> Weinberger indicated the Applicants are not proposing a garage on this property. In the past <br /> the City has seen applications that do not propose garages at the time the house is constructed <br /> and later an application is received for a garage. Weinberger stated a garage could not be located <br /> where the parking area is proposed since it is restricted from development because of the sewer <br /> line and eventual sewer easement located behind the house. The property owners have indicated <br /> they do not intend to build a garage on this lot. <br /> Weinberger stated it would be impossible to locate a garage on this lot without the need for a <br /> variance due to the small size of the lot and the utility easement that will exist on this lot. <br /> Weinberger stated the Orono Zoning Ordinance requires two parking spaces per dwelling unit, <br /> with the Applicants showing hardcover for one space. Staff is recommending an additional space <br /> be added, which will increase hardcover. Staff does have some concerns regarding the amount of <br /> hardcover on this lot, but due to the small size of the lot, Staff would allow some overage in the <br /> amount of hardcover on the lot to permit a reasonably sized house to be constructed on the <br /> property and to provide sufficient parking space. Weinberger noted the size of the property is <br /> being increased with the vacation of the alley and lot line rearrangement. <br /> Hurr stated the driveway could perhaps be reduced slightly from the 10 feet. <br /> Lindquist inquired what the amount of hardcover will be on this lot. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 15 <br />