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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 19,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2753 Wesley Byrne,Continued) <br /> Byrne stated it was his intention to meet the 10-foot setback and that apparently an error was made <br /> on the plan. Byrne stated he does not have a problem meeting the 10' setback. Byrne indicated he <br /> would be able to meet the 15 percent structural coverage limit by eliminating the outside stairs to the <br /> proposed garage and reducing the size of the house somewhat. Byrne stated they can also reduce the <br /> size of the stairwell. <br /> Hawn inquired whether those changes can be reflected on the plan prior to appearing before the <br /> Council. <br /> Byrne stated they can be. <br /> Smith inquired about the use of space above the garage and separate access. <br /> Byrne commented that would be a guest bedroom,noting there is access to the second floor of the <br /> house. Byrne noted he will be removing the stairway to that bedroom. <br /> Hawn stated the only variance required would be the hardcover variance. <br /> Weinberger noted the Applicant has indicated he intends to keep the original foundation, and <br /> recommended that if any work needs to be done to the existing foundation that this issue be revisited. <br /> Fritzler inquired how old the residence is. <br /> Byrne stated it was constructed in 1940. <br /> Hawn moved,Kluth seconded,to recommend approval of Application#02-2753,Wesley Byrne, <br /> 2817 Casco Point Road,granting of a variance to hardcover in the 75-250' setback area,with the <br /> understanding the hardcover in that area will be reduced from what currently exists; and <br /> contingent upon the fact that if the existing foundation needs to be replaced or repaired in any <br /> substantial amount that the variance granted be withdrawn and that the plans will be <br /> resubmitted to the Planning Commission and viewed as new construction; and further with the <br /> understanding the side yard setback will be 10' instead of 9.7' and that structural coverage will <br /> not exceed 15 percent. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> (#14) #02-2754 MATTHEW AND KATHY DOLLIFF,2680 PHEASANT ROAD,VARIANCE, <br /> 11:42 p.m.—11:44 p.m. <br /> Matthew Dolliff, Applicant, was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Bottenberg stated the Applicant is proposing to construct a 467 square foot addition and 164 square foot <br /> entryway and walk to the residence. The addition and the walk will be located in the 75-250' setback <br /> area and will be on the street side of the residence. The addition will increase the hardcover in the <br /> PAGE 33 <br />