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fJ <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 18,2001 <br /> (#01-2686 Suzanne and Terry Johnson,Continued) <br /> Smith stated she also would prefer they go up rather than out to help preserve the green space on the <br /> lot and to keep the structural coverage down. <br /> Johnson commented there may be some room to modify the driveway somewhat. <br /> Hawn reiterated she still has a concern with the amount of structural coverage being proposed. <br /> Stoddard stated he would be in favor of this application if the hardcover is reduced to 50 percent. <br /> Kluth commented the limits on hardcover and structural coverage help with the filtration of water to <br /> the lake. Kluth inquired whether there is a difference between structural coverage and hardcover. <br /> Mabusth stated there is a concern with the massing of the building on the lot. <br /> Kluth inquired whether this lot is different from the other lots in the area. Kluth stated he would like <br /> to see what the rest of the neighborhood looks like and whether this is keeping with the character of <br /> the area. <br /> Johnson stated the other properties in the area also have hardcover in excess of 50 percent. <br /> Mrs. Johnson noted they are adding green space on the east side of the garage. <br /> Johnson stated it will also provide some storage for snow. <br /> Stoddard moved,Kluth seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2686,Suzanne <br /> and Terry Johnson,543 Park Lane,granting of variances to side yard setback,side yard <br /> setback,rear yard setback and average lakeshore setback,'variances to structural lot coverage <br /> and hardcover in the 75-250-setback area,with the understanding the hardcover in the 75-250' <br /> setback area will be limited to 50 percent prior to submittal to the City Council. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 2,Smith and Hawn opposed. <br /> Hawn and Smith indicated they are unable to support the increase in the amount of structural <br /> coverage. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> (#10) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS MAY 29,2001 AND JUNE 11,2001 <br /> Stoddard stated he attended the May 29th Council meeting where all the agenda items were approved. <br /> Kluth stated he attended the June 11th meeting where he explained in detail what happened with the <br /> Baywind Christian Church application. Kluth stated he requested the Council consider increasing the <br /> size of the Planning Commission to insure that there is more than a quorum present. <br /> PAGE 23 <br />