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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 19, 2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2801 KATHY MELIN, Continued) <br /> Bottenberg explained that the application was tabled at the July 15, 2002 Planning Commission <br /> meeting so the applicant could redesign the proposed three season porch. New plans have been <br /> submitted to staff which reduce the three season porch in size from 12' X 28' to 8.02' X 16.4' <br /> for an additional 136 s.f. in the 0-75' setback zone. <br /> Bottenberg stated that staff again recommends denial of the application due to the entire addition <br /> being located within 75' of the lakeshore. Due to the amount of existing hardcover and building <br /> already within 75' of the lakeshore, variances to allow additional hardcover or structure is not <br /> warranted. <br /> Smith asked if the decrease in the size of the deck and removal of shed were reflected in the <br /> numbers. <br /> Hawn pointed out that the shed is located mostly in the ROW. <br /> Melin stated that she hoped she met the requirements and was under the allowable 1,500 s.f <br /> hardcover, if not she questioned what else to do. <br /> Mabusth asked if she could remove any hardcover within the 75-250' s.f. setback. <br /> Hawn questioned whether the screened porch could replace the side deck. <br /> Smith stated that the lot size was acceptable now at 1,397 s.f. <br /> Rahn stated that the proposed deck was still encroaching into the average lakeshore setback <br /> approximately 4'. <br /> Mabusth questioned what happened to the discussion from the last meeting with regard to <br /> bringing the deck around to the side. The Commission had found that somewhat more <br /> acceptable at the time. <br /> Hawn reiterated that the Commission did not want to see anything additional added to the 0-75' <br /> setback. She stated that she did not see adequate hardship to support the request other than a <br /> small lot. She asked for more information in order to prove to her there was sufficient hardship. <br /> Melin stated that she would consider going to the side, but was limited elsewhere by railroad, <br /> ROW, and the vacated neighboring lot. <br /> PAGE 9 of 28 <br />