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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> APRIL 16,2001 <br /> (#01-2664 Mitch and Kim Olson, Continued) <br /> Olson stated it is a hot tub. Olson indicated he is unsure at this time where exactly the hot tub will be <br /> located. Olson stated the current garage has a ceiling height of 6.5 feet with a post in the middle, which <br /> makes it impossible to park two cars in the garage. Olson stated the foundation is also cracked, with <br /> the garage door not being able to close level with the driveway which allows raccoons and other <br /> animals access into the garage. Olson stated they also experience water runoff into the garage at the <br /> present time. <br /> Hawn commented the structural coverage and hardcover on this lot are already high on this property, <br /> which makes it difficult to approve a variance. Hawn stated in order to approve the variance, the <br /> Planning Commission needs to have a hardship demonstrated which is imposed by the land. Hawn <br /> inquired what hardship the Applicant has. <br /> Olson stated quite a slope does exist which causes water runoff into the garage. <br /> Hawn inquired whether it would be possible to renovate the existing garage. <br /> Olson stated in his view it would not be possible to renovate the existing garage due to the height of the <br /> garage and a pole being located in the middle of the garage. <br /> Hawn noted the Applicants' proposal does reduce the amount of hardcover and structural coverage on <br /> this lot from what currently exists. Hawn inquired whether it really is a reduction if the new part of the <br /> garage is offset against the additional amount that the Applicant has indicated he is willing to remove. <br /> Olson stated he was told to remove as much hardcover as possible to offset the new garage. <br /> Gaffron stated Exhibit A shows the existing lot coverage of 3,416 square feet,which does not include <br /> portions of the deck that are illegal. With removal of a portion of the deck,the lot coverage will be <br /> reduced to 3,280 square feet, which results in a reduction of approximately 150 square feet. Gaffron <br /> stated the Applicants would be removing a portion of the deck that is legal. <br /> Hawn inquired whether a drainage plan has been submitted. <br /> Olson stated he was not aware a drainage plan was required. Olson stated in his view he does not feel <br /> the drainage will be affected. <br /> Lindquist stated the Applicant, as a condition of approval,will need to submit a drainage plan for <br /> review and approval by City Staff. <br /> Hawn inquired whether a conditional use permit would be required in connection with this project. <br /> Weinberger stated a conditional use permit is not needed. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Kluth stated he would like to see additional hardcover removed. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />