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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 22,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2699 Jay and Kendall Nygard, Continued) <br /> Nygard stated he would remove more of the rock garden. <br /> Kluth noted although it is unusual for the Planning Commission to approve plans that have been <br /> amended prior to the changes being reflected on a final drawing, they have in certain cases done that in <br /> the past. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the neighbors are fine with this proposal. <br /> Nygard stated they are. <br /> Mabusth inquired how the Applicant is able to deal with backing out onto Rest Point Road. <br /> Nygard stated he generally backs up into the driveway to avoid having to back out onto the street. <br /> Nygard indicated the neighborhood generally encourages everyone to drive slow through this area. <br /> Mabusth stated in her view issue number two should be further discussed at their next Planning <br /> Commission meeting. Mabusth stated she would also like a clarification on overhangs by the City <br /> Attorney. Mabusth noted residents are allowed a 1.5 foot overhang. <br /> Hawn stated it was her understanding that had been changed to two feet. <br /> Nygard indicated the Planning Commission agreed that it should not encroach into the ten-foot setback. <br /> Nygard stated you are allowed two feet of overhang that does not count as structural coverage but it <br /> should not encroach into the 10-foot setback. <br /> Mabusth stated she would like to know where that 10-foot setback ends, whether it is 8.5 feet from the <br /> overhang or from the house. Mabusth stated it was her understanding if the structure met the setback, <br /> you were then allowed a 1.5 foot overhang. <br /> Weinberger stated that basically is the definition. <br /> Hawn stated if the Planning Commission does approve the application with the .4 percent increase in <br /> hardcover,the Applicant would be required to have final plans submitted reflecting that change prior to <br /> the City Council meeting. <br /> Nygard stated he would. <br /> Rahn stated the Applicant did indicate the square footage would be added towards the front and not the <br /> back of the structure. Rahn stated he does not want to see it encroach any closer to the side setbacks. <br /> Hawn moved,Mabusth seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2699,Jay and <br /> Kendall Nygard, 1386 Rest Point Road,granting of a variance to permit an addition to encroach <br /> two feet into the 10 foot required side yard setback,with the understanding the structural <br /> coverage will not exceed the allowable 15 percent, and subject to,one,the Applicant submitting a <br /> final plan prior to the City Council meeting showing the additional.4 percent structural coverage; <br /> two, a drainage and gutter plan will also be submitted at the same time prior to the City Council <br /> PAGE 3 <br />