10-15-2001 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY,OCTOBER 15,2001 (#01-2722 MICHAEL AND MONICA BROWN,CONTINUED) Weinberger stated the issue he had with a front loading garage is that the location of the garage near the street would not allow parking in the driveway. Weinberger stated the garage in this location does make some sense given the parking area to the side. Gaffron stated the mayor's garage is located ten feet from the street lot line and 20 feet from the traveled roadway. Hawn inquired whether there was any other location the mayor could have built her garage. Hawn stated it is her recollection there was only one location available for the garage. Lindquist stated he would not have a problem with the garage if it were located ten feet from the street and ten feet from the rear property line. Stoddard stated he also is in agreement with that. Lindquist stated the garage could be moved closer to the house. Rahn indicated he would prefer the garage be located ten feet from the lot line. Hawn commented the Planning Commission should not be designing the garage for the Applicant. Brown stated he would like some direction from the Planning Commission. Brown indicated he is requesting the variance due to the pine tree. Lindquist stated in his view the garage could be located closer to the residence or reduced somewhat in size to allow for a larger setback to the street. Hawn stated she would not have as much concern regarding the location of the garage if it was a side loading garage. Hawn stated in her view a portion of the parking area could be utilized for the garage. Hawn suggested the Applicant review his options for location of the garage. Brown requested his application be tabled. Hawn moved,Mabusth seconded,to table Application#01-2722,Michael and Monica Brown, 1241 Brown Road South,to allow the Applicant time to review the location of the garage. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. (Recess taken from 8:16 p.m.to 8:18 p.m.) PAGE 15