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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 22,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2739 Thomas and Mary Ann Dahlquist,Continued) <br /> Bottenberg stated the difference is in the total area in the 75-250' setback. Bottenberg stated the <br /> Applicant had 29,919 square feet where it is actually 19,865, which resulted in some confusion. <br /> Bottenberg stated Gaffron reviewed the hardcover numbers to make sure the number was correct. <br /> Mabusth inquired what the increase in hardcover is with the new deck and walkway. <br /> Bottenberg stated it is 165 square feet. <br /> Mabusth inquired whether the hardcover could be reduced somewhere. <br /> Dahlquist stated he could remove the 1,462 square feet of landscape fabric. <br /> Mabusth stated that is normally not included in the hardcover calculations. <br /> Dahlquist stated he is not aware of any other place where the hardcover could be reduced. <br /> Weinberger inquired whether there is a parking stall located next to the garage. <br /> Dahlquist replied that it is. <br /> Bottenberg stated Staff did review this site, and it would be difficult to remove a portion of the driveway <br /> since some area is needed for a turn-around. <br /> Weinberger indicated the wooden steps are also needed due to the grade in the area. <br /> Mabusth pointed out those steps would be allowed in the 0-75' setback. Mabusth stated she did look at <br /> the property and there really is no other place to reduce the hardcover. Mabusth indicated she would <br /> recommend approval on this application. <br /> Hawn commented she has a problem with approving this application since the Planning Commission in <br /> the past has denied other applications that exceed the 25 percent limit. <br /> Mabusth inquired whether the decks need to be connected. <br /> Dahlquist stated it is to assist his mother-in-law and to help fit with their needs. Dahlquist stated they <br /> would like to access the other deck without having to go through the house. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the front deck could be made narrower. <br /> Dahlquist stated the old decking material on that deck has already been replaced. <br /> Hawn indicated she is speaking of the deck located on the street side of the house. <br /> Dahlquist stated the deck on the street side has cement underneath it. <br /> PAGE 16 <br />