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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 21,2001 <br /> (#01-2677 TERRY AND DOROTHY ERWIN,CONTINUED) <br /> Weinberger stated the recommendation of approval is based upon the fact the existing structure is a <br /> legal non-conforming structure that was built prior to the current zoning ordinances and that no further <br /> expansion of the non-conformities would occur. The proposed expansions are being completed within <br /> the required setbacks. <br /> Levin stated he has reviewed the entire foundation of the existing residence and found that the area <br /> underneath the porch areas on the front of the house needs to be repaired. Levin stated the depth of the <br /> foundation is not adequate and need to be at 42 inches. Levin stated the house has a full basement and <br /> the remainder of the foundation is in good condition and would be able to accommodate the <br /> expansion. <br /> Levin stated due to the steep slope to the road, a turnaround area is necessary. The Applicants are <br /> proposing that the driveway area would be reduced by 800 square feet, reducing the hardcover in that <br /> setback to approximately 47 percent from 55 percent. Levin stated the improvements would add <br /> character to the house and more aesthetically pleasing. Levin stated the main level of the residence is <br /> scheduled to be fully remodeled,with a new floor plan being proposed. Levin indicated some walls <br /> will be removed and some windows will be relocated. <br /> Smith stated one item the Planning Commission would like the Applicants to consider is possible <br /> removal of the shed due to the amount of hardcover on the property. <br /> Mrs. Erwin stated the shed is used for storage at the present time,with gasoline for their boat and <br /> lawnmower being stored in there as well as other items. Erwin stated they would like to make some <br /> improvements to the shed to make it match the appearance of the house. <br /> Kluth inquired whether the Applicants could address the concrete patio. Kluth stated in his view the <br /> builder will need to do some work in the area of the patio to work on the foundation. Kluth inquired <br /> whether the patio would be replaced following the foundation work. <br /> Levin stated they would be willing to consider a reduction in the size of the patio. <br /> Weinberger stated they currently have a two-stall garage. Weinberger stated the City has had a <br /> problem with outdoor storage and would prefer having a shed for storage on this lakeshore lot as long <br /> as the Applicants are below the structural coverage limit. Weinberger stated the Applicants could <br /> consider possibly relocating the shed. <br /> Kluth stated he does not have a problem with the shed. <br /> Stoddard stated he would like to see the shed brought into conformance with the setbacks. <br /> Kluth noted the shed currently is on a concrete pad. <br /> Levin stated in his view the shed could be rotated slightly to make it more square with the house as <br /> well as having some improvements done to it. Levin commented he would be hesitant to say they <br /> would be able to move it enough to meet the ten foot setback since it would encroach into the <br /> turnaround area, but they would be willing to relocate it possibly three to five feet off the lot line. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />