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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 15, 2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2772 John and Donna Crotteau, Continued) <br /> he does not have any further details at this time and will be attempting to contact the DNR in the future <br /> regarding this application. <br /> Nowak stated he would like to make one correction,noting the addition extends 13 feet from the <br /> existing house into the bluff area rather than 16 feet. Nowak stated they are only building on area that <br /> was modified when the house was built back in 1984, and will not be touching any virgin soil. Nowak <br /> stated they do not anticipate the need to remove any large trees,noting a few small saplings may need to <br /> be removed. Nowak indicated the water drains to the wetlands and eventually out into the lake. <br /> Nowak stated with the garage addition they are attempting to minimize the impact on the front of the <br /> site,noting there are some older pine trees that they would like to retain. Nowak stated if the garage is <br /> moved to the north 9.5 feet,the two pine trees would need to be removed. Nowak indicated they are <br /> willing to discuss the option of a detached garage. <br /> Nowak distributed photographs of the property. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Rahn noted the surveyor indicated the top of the bluff existed halfway through the proposed rear <br /> addition, and inquired why Staff has located it elsewhere. <br /> Weinberger stated the difference is probably in the way the ordinance is interpreted,noting both are <br /> within ten feet of each other. <br /> Smith inquired what the additional garage would be used for. <br /> Mrs. Crotteau stated it is for additional garage space. <br /> Nowak stated he did visit the site with Weinberger and looked at various sites for a detached garage. <br /> Nowak indicated there does appear to be some merits to a detached garage and they are willing to <br /> explore that option further. Nowak stated there are a couple of options that could consider which would <br /> allow the pine trees to be saved as well as meet the 10 foot setback. <br /> Nowak indicated where the two possible sites for a detached garage are. <br /> Kluth inquired how far the garage would need to be moved to make it comply with the setback. <br /> Nowak stated the detached garage could be moved around 75 feet. <br /> Mabusth inquired whether the existing landscaping would need to be removed in order to construct the <br /> detached garage. <br /> Nowak stated there are some pine trees in that area that could be saved. Nowak stated he has spoken to <br /> the neighbor who indicated they would prefer an attached garage to prevent headlights from shining into <br /> their residence. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />