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1 <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 15,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#7) #02-2786 JOHN R. JONES,3490 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, VARIANCES <br /> 7:20 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. <br /> John R. Jones and Charlotte Lipa, Applicants, were present. <br /> Weinberger indicated that the applicant had dropped off revised plans earlier that day addressing <br /> a 2 1/2 story building. Based on the sketches Mr. Jones provided, they had reduced the size of <br /> the 1/2 story and revised the building height to meet the requirements as laid out at the June 17, <br /> 2002 Planning Commission Meeting. Having met the lot coverage requirements, Weinberger <br /> noted that the only issue that remained was the side yard setbacks. Approximately 10 feet from <br /> either side, Weinberger suggested reducing the eaves to 1 1/2 feet. Additional variances include <br /> a variance to allow new construction, lot width, and lot area allowing 37% hardcover. <br /> Weinberger pointed out that the applicant had addressed the concerns from the last meeting while <br /> maximizing his use. <br /> Mr. Jones had nothing to add. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Smith complimented Mr. Jones on addressing the previous concerns. <br /> Bremer stated that he had done a good job working with staff to come to an acceptable design. <br /> Jones added that the best piece of advice the Commission gave him was to fire his previous <br /> architect. <br /> Fritzler asked if Mr. Jones would revise the eaves. <br /> Mr. Jones agreed. <br /> Smith moved, Bremer seconded,to recommend approval of Application#02-2786,John R. <br /> Jones,3490 North Shore Drive, granting variances for lot width, lot area, and hardcover <br /> for construction of a new home on this property. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> NEW BUSINESS, Continued <br /> (#9) #02-2797 JIM MURPHY AND SANDRA SMITH,30 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD, <br /> CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7:26 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. <br /> Jim Murphy and Sandra Smith, Applicants, were present. <br /> PAGE 8 of 36 <br />