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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Wednesday,January 17, 2001 <br /> (#2651 Stephen Longman Builders, Continued) <br /> Bupp requested a copy of the letter. <br /> Thompson stated the amount of hardcover currently on the property is in dispute and has not been <br /> verified by the City. Thompson stated the issues relating to hardcover and setbacks changed due <br /> to the problem with the shoreline setback. Thompson stated the actual square footage of the house <br /> is also in dispute, which also needs to be verified. Thompson indicated the Clemons were told the <br /> actual lot area would be verified by the City Engineer, which has not been completed. <br /> Thompson presented some pictures of the new residence to the Planning Commission. <br /> Thompson stated there are a couple of items that have been added to the residence which are not <br /> depicted on the original plans which impact hardcover on the property, such as a column supporting <br /> a roof and the roof overhangs. Thompson commented the roof overhangs should be included in the <br /> hardcover calculation when the City's ordinance calls for that to be included. <br /> Thompson expressed concerns that a drainage plan has not been submitted to the City to solve <br /> the drainage issues resulting from the construction. Thompson stated the neighbors have a number <br /> of concerns relating to drainage in this area, which should be addressed. <br /> Thompson stated the patio and the retaining walls will also require a setback variance, which has <br /> not been requested by the property owner. Thompson stated in his opinion a hardship does not <br /> exist and the lot has simply been overbuilt, with the City and neighbors not being responsible for <br /> creating this situation. Thompson stated the neighbors are here tonight requesting the City take steps <br /> to protect their properties from any issues resulting from this project. <br /> Joe Clemons, 2690 Caroline Avenue, stated the certificate of survey makes no mention of a deck, <br /> with the amount of allowable hardcover on this property being 5,625 square feet. Clemons stated <br /> the property owner is at 5,621 square feet. Clemons stated in his view the driveway is equal to or <br /> larger than what it was back in May and should be remeasured. Clemons stated in his view the <br /> driveway exceeds the area depicted on the survey. <br /> Clemons noted the retaining wall has shrunk from 80 feet to 45 feet, and questioned which number <br /> was correct. Clemons indicated that Orono's Ordinances state that whenever a roof extends out <br /> beyond one and a half foot,the additional overhang should be counted as hardcover and would <br /> result between an additional 600 to 900 square feet in hardcover. <br /> Clemons stated in his view there is not a hardship. Clemons stated the building official found several <br /> inconsistencies on the footprint that existed during construction. Clemons indicated the deck had to be <br /> removed and reconstructed because it was found to encroach three feet into the setback. Clemons <br /> stated in addition to the shoreline being inaccurately measured,the survey does not include a large <br /> cement planter or a pillar and roof located on the northwest side of the house. Clemons stated his <br /> concerns regarding the hardcover relate to the drainage, noting the grade of the land has been <br /> changed significantly. <br /> Clemons stated in addition, his view of the lake is pretty much gone. Clemons requested the <br /> variance request be denied. <br /> PAGE 10 <br />