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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 22,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2730 Ace Properties,Continued) <br /> Staff recommends that the size of the structure be reduced to a size not to exceed 1,500 square feet,with <br /> the building meeting the minimum 10-foot side setbacks on either side of the house. Weinberger stated <br /> drainage to the lake is a concern in this area and would require the Applicant to submit a drainage and <br /> grading plan for review and approval by City Staff. Staff does support approval of the variances to lot <br /> area and lot width as well as rear setback and hardcover variances for the 0-75' setback for the driveway <br /> and to permit over 25 percent hardcover in the 75-250' setback to allow a reasonable sized house. <br /> Palm stated he has no additional remarks to add to Staff's report. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Kluth noted the minutes from the November Planning Commission meeting clearly indicate the <br /> direction of the Planning Commission was to reduce the size of the house so it would not exceed the <br /> 1,500 square feet. Kluth stated the Planning Commission in the past has been fairly consistent on that <br /> requirement. <br /> Mabusth stated meeting the 10-foot side setback was also recommended. Mabusth noted the new plan <br /> is proposing to reduce hardcover in the 0-75' as well as the 75-250' setback areas from what currently <br /> exists. Mabusth stated her only concerns with this application relate to the structural coverage and the <br /> side yard setback. <br /> Berg stated the minutes reflect it was clearly stated to the applicants that structural coverage needs to be <br /> reduced down to 1,500 square feet. Berg inquired whether there is any hardship that exists for the <br /> overage. <br /> Gniffke requested the picture of the house be shown to the Planning Commission. <br /> Weinberger stated he does not have an actual picture of the house. Weinberger stated Staff did not <br /> make a finding of hardship for a house in excess of 1,500 square feet. Weinberger indicated the current <br /> house is 1,900 square feet, one and a half stories,with the proposed residence being two and a half <br /> stories. <br /> Berg noted this would be considered new construction. <br /> Palm stated he does not necessarily agree with that. <br /> Rahn stated the Applicant does have the option of remodeling within the existing structure without <br /> expanding the footprint. Rahn stated he is confused why the plan indicates a 30-foot width while the <br /> survey shows a 31-foot width. <br /> Palm stated it was his understanding the width of the house is 30 feet. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the Applicants have a problem complying with the 10-foot side setback <br /> requirement. <br /> PAGE 5 <br />