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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> February 21,2001 <br /> (#2644 Gary & Joan Marquardt,Continued) <br /> pine trees in that area which may need to be removed. <br /> Hedblom stated they are going to check into whether the pine trees would need to be removed as a <br /> result of this project. Hedblom stated they are not opposed to removal of the trees and would be <br /> willing to plant new trees following construction. Hedblom commented one of the trees has already <br /> experienced storm damage and is not in very good shape. <br /> Kluth indicated he would be reluctant to grant any increase to hardcover on this lot. Kluth inquired <br /> whether the Applicants discussed the hardcover issue with City Staff. Kluth indicated the Planning <br /> Commission has been very reluctant to grant any increases to hardcover in the past. <br /> Hedblom noted the deck would be removed as part of this project. Hedblom stated the situation <br /> with the garage in its present location is very dangerous and needs to be addressed. Hedblom noted <br /> the present driveway is very short and relocation of the garage would allow safer access into the <br /> property. <br /> Kluth stated the issue he has with the garage is the proposed size due to the amount of hardcover <br /> and structural coverage presently on the lot. <br /> Hedblom commented in his view the Applicants would be willing to reduce the size of the garage. <br /> Hawn pointed out the Planning Commission has taken a very strict policy on increasing structural <br /> coverage, and if approval is granted on the current proposal, a precedent would be set. Hawn noted <br /> the amount of structural coverage already existing on the lot is in excess of the allowable amount. <br /> Gaffron stated in order to meet the amount of existing structural coverage on the lot, the garage <br /> would need to be reduced to 24' by 26'. <br /> Mabusth inquired whether the Applicants have given any consideration to removal of the boat <br /> house. <br /> Hedblom stated the Applicants would like to keep the boathouse since it provides storage for their <br /> dock materials and serves a useful purpose. <br /> Hawn stated she would be in support of doing some improvements to the driveway. Hawn stated <br /> the current proposal does not really allow for a turnaround and in her view should be modified <br /> somewhat. Hawn inquired what hardcover would result if a turnaround were added. <br /> Gaffron stated if the garage were reduced,the amount of driveway would also be reduced <br /> somewhat. Gaffron stated the Applicants are also proposing to remove some landscape plastic and <br /> rock as part of this project. Gaffron stated the amount of hardcover resulting from the backup apron <br /> would probably be between 50 to 100 square feet. <br /> Hawn suggested that perhaps by moving the garage forward somewhat,the amount of driveway <br /> could be reduced slightly. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />