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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,September 17,2001 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2716 Brenshell Development,Continued) <br /> turnaround and avoid backing onto Shadywood. Behnke stated in his view there are four elements of <br /> hardship in this case consisting of,one,the existing driveway entrance and the fact that Shadywood is <br /> a very busy street;two,the need for a turnaround space to avoid backing out onto Shadywood Road; <br /> three, a need for a triple car garage to provide ample storage; and four, retaining the existing <br /> vegetation along Shadywood,which currently consists of a dense hedge. Behnke noted the structural <br /> coverage has been reduced to 16.2 percent. <br /> Hawn indicated the Planning Commission typically does not grant variances to structural coverage on <br /> new construction. <br /> Stoddard inquired what the hardcover would be in the 250-500' area. <br /> Behnke stated hardcover has been reduced to 58.5 percent. <br /> Hawn commented in her view the Planning Commission and Staff will still need to review the plan <br /> prior to voting on it. Hawn suggested the Applicant consider eliminating the third stall of the garage. <br /> Behnke stated the only way in his view that it will be possible to meet the hardcover requirements in <br /> the 250-500' area is to reduce the garage to a two-stall garage, locate it on the setback, and have a <br /> 16 foot driveway with no turnaround. Behnke stated in his view that creates a traffic hazard. <br /> Hawn stated the Planning Commission does sometimes allow additional hardcover in order to address <br /> certain safety issues. <br /> Behnke stated it appears the water goes to the right of the property and they are looking at their <br /> options for drainage. <br /> Barry Bennett, 2208 Shadywood Road, indicated he welcomes new development to the area which <br /> will add value to the neighborhood. Bennett requested the Planning Commission require the <br /> Applicant comply with the standards of the neighborhood,noting this home is significantly larger than <br /> the homes in the area. <br /> Bennett stated he would like a string test from the adjacent property to the north and his property,this <br /> home does not conform with the standard. Bennett stated the revised proposal has the house situated <br /> even closer to the lake,which definitely does not conform with the standard for the area. Bennett <br /> stated he would like the residence moved back closer to Shadywood Road. <br /> In addition,Bennett indicated he does have water concerns since his property handles much of the <br /> water runoff for this area. Bennett stated in his view the hardcover standards should also be adhered <br /> to as well as asbestos removal standards due to the fact that the current siding on the home contains <br /> asbestos. <br /> Ronald Potas, 2190 Shadywood Road, stated he has the same concerns as expressed by Bennett. Potas <br /> stated the proposed house is located 13 feet closer to the lake than the other homes in the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> PAGE 13 <br />