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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> February 21,2001 <br /> (#2644 Gary & Joan Marquardt, Continued) <br /> Gaffron stated moving the garage forward would possibly result in a reduction of 50 to 100 square <br /> feet of hardcover. <br /> Kluth indicated he would be like to see a revised plan showing the proposed changes prior to voting <br /> on this application. <br /> Gaffron stated the Planning Commission could review the revised plan at their March meeting. <br /> Hedblom stated they would like to go before the City Council at their March meeting if possible. <br /> Hawn commented the Applicants will need to submit a revised plan depicting the smaller sized <br /> garage in its new location with a turnaround added so the Planning Commission will know exactly <br /> the amount of hardcover and structural coverage being proposed. Hawn commented for safety <br /> reasons she would be in support of some improvements being done to the garage and driveway <br /> situation. Hawn indicated the Applicants will need to limit structural coverage to the amount <br /> currently existing, which is 17 percent. <br /> Kluth stated he is opposed to the plan being presented tonight since it exceeds the existing <br /> structural coverage. <br /> Gaffron noted the Applicants would be required to extend the review period for this application <br /> since the 120 days expire the 16th of March. Gaffron stated the City has a standard form that the <br /> Applicants will need to sign extending the review period. <br /> Hawn moved,Kluth seconded,to table Application#2644, Gary and Joan Marquardt, <br /> 2617 Casco Point Road,to allow the Applicants time to submit a revised plan. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> (#3) #2654 THE LION GROUP, ON BEHALF OF JAMES BULL, 1330 CHERRY <br /> PLACE, VARIANCE,6:58 p.m.—7:06 p.m. <br /> James Bull, Applicant,was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Gaffron stated the Applicants are requesting variances to lot area to allow for the redevelopment of <br /> this property which is located in the LR-1B District. The request is to permit the lot as a buildable <br /> record lot for a period of one year. Currently the property has an existing residence located on it <br /> and is a lakeshore lot. <br /> Gaffron noted this lot consists of.68 acre, with the LR-1B District requiring a minimum of one <br /> acre. Orono's Zoning Ordinance allows lots to be considered record lots when they meet 80 percent <br /> of the zoning requirements for lot area, which this lot does not meet and requires a lot area <br /> variance. The property exceeds the required lot width requirements of 140 feet by having a <br /> defined lot width of 145 feet at the 75 foot lakeshore setback. <br /> Gaffron indicated there is a house to the south of this property, with a 50 foot right-of-way <br /> PAGE 4 <br />