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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,OCTOBER 15,2001 <br /> (#01-2722 MICHAEL AND MONICA BROWN,CONTINUED) <br /> vehicle would not be able to park in the driveway without hanging out into the street. Gaffron noted <br /> the Code does require a 30-foot setback from the lot line. Another issue for consideration is whether <br /> the City wants a structure that close to the street. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the members of the Planning Commission would like to see the size of the <br /> garage reduced. <br /> Mabusth and Kluth stated in their view the garage could perhaps be relocated somewhere else on the <br /> property. <br /> Rahn stated in his view the garage could perhaps be moved five feet closer to the house. <br /> Brown stated he does not need to park in front of the garage since he has a parking area to the side of <br /> the garage. Brown reiterated the other garages in the neighborhood face the street. <br /> Rahn stated the issue for the Planning Commission is whether a hardship exists to grant the variance. <br /> Hawn stated in her opinion the Applicant could design a garage that would avoid the need for a <br /> setback variance, does not load from the street, and does not require two curb cuts. <br /> Brown indicated he was not familiar with curb cuts prior to tonight's meeting. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the Planning Commission had any issues with the fence replacement. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that they are in favor of a variance to permit <br /> replacement of an existing fence. <br /> Lindquist stated he is not in favor of the garage facing the street. <br /> Brown stated he needs the Planning Commission to explain why they would approve a garage within <br /> the last year for the mayor for the very same type of reasons. <br /> Hawn indicated it was her understanding there were some issues dealing with setbacks in that file. <br /> Gaffron stated he will check the file to see what the setback was from the street front line to the front <br /> of the garage. <br /> Brown stated one option would be to cut down the pine tree. <br /> Hawn stated the Planning Commission is not asking the Applicant to remove the pine tree. <br /> Brown stated he would prefer not to have to cut down the tree. <br /> Rahn stated if the garage is located five feet closer to the house, a variance would not be required. <br /> Brown stated it is his belief the pine tree is located more towards the middle of the garage than the <br /> street. Brown stated in his view his request is reasonable. <br /> PAGE 14 <br />