07-15-2002 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,July 15,2002 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#02-2801 KATHY MELIN, Continued) Mabusth pointed out that the other decks are merely slabs. Bremer asked how big the house was. Weinberger stated that the residence is 1,242 s.f., not including the shed and garage. Smith inquired if the tuck under garage was included in the calculations. Weinberger noted that he merely acknowledged the door, since it is virtually under the hill. There were no public comments. Hawn stated that while the Commission's job is to give direction, she recommended the applicant come up with a design that keeps to the 1,500 s.f. structural coverage and 75' setback. She stated that the applicant has a very tough road ahead and needs to look closely at the codes and work with staff on the proposal. She asked if the Commission should table the application. Melin asked if she were willing to remove everything in order to meet the 1,500 s.f, could she have her porch. Berg suggested the applicant talk further with staff and come back with a new plan. Bremer inquired if wrapping the deck would be workable. Mabusth indicated that by doing so they would be encroaching further into the 75' setback, and suggested going to the east side in order to pull the addition out of the average lakeshore setback. Melin stated that neither of her neighbors had complained about the addition protruding further than their residences. Smith maintained that the average lakeshore setback ensures that individuals don't encroach on each others views. Weinberger pointed out that, typically, when an applicant is well over the amount of hardcover allowed the Commission looks for ways to remove excess hardcover. He questioned whether the old garage's existing driveway could be removed, however, maintained that this could not be done without restricting access to the home. Smith asked the applicant if a motion should be made to table the request. PAGE 17 of 36