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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Wednesday,January 17, 2001 <br /> (#2) #2647 ROBERT ZAUN, 1337 REST POINT CIRCLE,VARIANCE, 6:35—6:39 p.m. <br /> Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zaun, Applicants, were present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicants are proposing to construct an attached two stall garage <br /> consisting of 21' by 33'with a second story. The first floor will be a two-stall garage, with the <br /> second floor being additional living space. The existing garage will also be turned into living <br /> space. Bottenberg noted floor plans for the second floor living space over the garage were not <br /> submitted by the Applicants. <br /> Bottenberg stated the existing residence was built in the 1960s, with no additions having been <br /> constructed to the residence. The new garage location will allow the existing floor plan and <br /> front entry to remain. <br /> Bottenberg indicated the subject property is surrounded on three sides by road. Bottenberg <br /> noted structural lot coverage and hardcover is not a problem with this application. <br /> City Staff recommends approval of the variance. <br /> Zaun commented he would like to construct a two-stall garage since he has two cars. Zaun <br /> stated this location fits in best with the existing structure and will allow him to increase their <br /> living space. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Bellows commented that 21 feet is small for a garage, and suggested the Applicant may want to <br /> consider constructing a slightly larger garage. <br /> Zaun indicated he had reduced it somewhat to lessen the impact to the side yard setback. <br /> Bellows suggested the Applicant consider increasing the width of the garage towards the side <br /> of the house. Bellows stated she would not be in favor of encroaching further into the side yard <br /> setback. <br /> Zaun stated he is somewhat restricted from making the garage bigger since it would obstruct the <br /> view from a window on that side of the house. Zaun stated he will consider it. <br /> Berg moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2647, Robert Zaun, <br /> 1337 Rest Point Circle, granting of a side yard adjacent to street setback to allow for the <br /> construction of a two-stall garage with a second story. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 2 <br />