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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 Dahlquist, Continued) <br /> Rahn inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to eliminate the little bump-out on the new deck <br /> toward the side. Rahn stated in his view that really is the only area to reduce the deck. <br /> Hawn noted the hardcover would still be in excess of what he is allowed. <br /> Dahlquist stated in the hardcover calculations there is not a total area under A,with B showing 19,865 <br /> square feet. Dahlquist inquired what that number is. <br /> Hawn stated the number is 6,841.61 square feet. <br /> Dahlquist indicated his number is 6,829 square feet,which is less. Dahlquist reiterated he arrives at <br /> 22.8 being increased to 23.38 percent. <br /> Gaffron inquired whether that number is based on the 29,919 square feet total. Gaffron stated Staff has <br /> calculated 19,865 in the 75-250' area. Upon removal of the rock and plastic,the hardcover would be <br /> reduced to 53.79 percent. <br /> Bottenberg stated that is correct. <br /> Gaffron stated 53.79 divided by 19,865 is more than 25 percent and would be closer to 26 percent. <br /> Dahlquist stated that would make the existing hardcover at 27.1 percent, with it being increased to 27.9 <br /> percent. <br /> Mabusth stated the Planning Commission generally prefers the hardcover stay at the existing level or be <br /> reduced rather than increased, which would be 27.1 percent. Mabusth inquired whether the Applicant <br /> would be able to keep the hardcover at 27.1 percent. <br /> Mrs. Dahlquist stated they attempted to design a deck that was aesthetically pleasing to the house as <br /> well as functional. Dahlquist stated they have reviewed their plans a number of times in order to see if <br /> it could be revised somehow, and in order to get access off the deck from the outside,they would need <br /> to construct a walkway to connect the two decks. Dahlquist stated the little bump-out at the end gives <br /> them an exit from the deck. Dahlquist stated the deck is long but not very deep. <br /> Mabusth inquired whether there is access to that upper deck from somewhere other than inside the <br /> house. <br /> Mr. Dahlquist stated the only access is through the house. <br /> Mabusth commented that could be considered a safety issue. <br /> Mrs. Dahlquist stated that was where they started, and from there they attempted to provide access for <br /> their mother-in-law. Dahlquist stated the deck cannot be made narrower if they want to use the existing <br /> footings. Dahlquist stated she is not sure what other options they have for reducing the deck. <br /> Hawn inquired whether both decks are over cement. <br /> PAGE 17 <br />