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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 19,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#01-2706 Richard and Jane Stark, Continued) <br /> The Applicants have indicated they have decided not to construct the addition on the east side of the <br /> residence and are instead proposing slightly larger decks and changing one of the decks into a screen <br /> porch. Both decks are located on the lakeside of the residence. <br /> Bottenberg stated the City Council did review this item last week and voted 3 to 0 to bring the <br /> application back to the Planning Commission for further review. The City Council stated they did not <br /> have any concerns with the changes but would like the Planning Commission to review the proposed <br /> changes and make the appropriate recommendation. <br /> Bottenberg stated the hardcover in the 0-75' setback zone was approved at 15.3 percent,but the new <br /> proposal will reduce the hardcover to 15 percent. The new proposal also reduced the structural <br /> coverage by 148 square feet from what had previously been approved. <br /> Richard Stark stated he can add to Staff's report if the Planning Commission desires. <br /> Hawn stated the Planning Commission is familiar with this application. <br /> There were no comments from the public regarding this application. <br /> Kluth moved, Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application#01-2706, <br /> Richard and Jane Stark,815 Partenwood Road,granting of variances to hardcover. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Hawn inquired whether there was any existing landscaping fabric on the property. <br /> Stark indicated if there is any still remaining on the property, it will be removed. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> (#7) #02-2745 ILONA AND KENNETH PETERSON, 1074 WILDHURST TRAIL, <br /> VARIANCES,7:22 p.m.—8:06 p.m. <br /> Kenneth Peterson, Applicant, and Jack Carter,Builder,were present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting variances to permit construction of a new house and <br /> detached garage on the property. The variance is to permit land alteration and construction of the <br /> garage and a portion of the deck within a protected wetland area and within the 26 foot buffer area <br /> around the wetland. <br /> Weinberger stated the property is vacant and was originally part of the Wildhurst Estates subdivision in <br /> 1991. In 1973, a sewer line was installed across the property, with the sewer line crossing through the <br /> present building site. Weinberger stated the sewer line was relocated a couple of years ago across the <br /> south property line. <br /> PAGE 8 <br />