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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 15,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2804 PHILIP AND CONSTANCE MARTIN, Continued) <br /> one will be located in from the new garage. <br /> While located within the two acre zoning district,Bottenberg stated that the neighborhood is more <br /> in character with half acre zoning standards. If half acre zoning standards were applied to this <br /> property the existing residence would meet the 30'required front setback. The proposed front porch <br /> and the front of the proposed garage would encroach 4' into the front yard setback. The side of the <br /> proposed garage would meet the required 10' side yard setback. <br /> With regard to the history of Arbor Street,Bottenberg pointed out that most of the properties in the <br /> area are half acre lots and the property to the south has been vacant for many years. <br /> Bottenberg maintained that if the Planning Commission concludes that the addition as proposed <br /> would be in character with the neighborhood,and not detrimental to the neighborhood,and adequate <br /> hardships are present, then a recommendation for approval would be appropriate. <br /> Mr. Martin stated that his only hardship is that he has no character out front,most of his neighbors <br /> have front porches out front,and his has absolutely nothing. While the average setback is 40',what <br /> he has proposed does not change the character of the street,in fact,the neighbors have indicated their <br /> support. <br /> From a functional hardship,Martin stated that there is no landing to the front of his home,you enter <br /> directly into the house. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Rahn asked if with the removal of the existing driveway,the old garage would turn into living space. <br /> Martin stated that the driveway is not paved, in an effort to reduce hardcover. <br /> Smith inquired about the vacant lot. <br /> Martin indicated that the owner lives across the street and stated they do not object to his proposal. <br /> Smith asked if, in the future, someone wants to build on that site would the proposed garage and <br /> porch be to close to the lot line. <br /> PAGE 29 of 36 <br />