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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 /> (#02-2813 MARK WELCH, Continued) <br /> Mabusth stated that she had no problem with the west lot line realignment but had difficulty with <br /> going beyond the 53' setback. She felt they needed to be consistent with the earlier application. <br /> Rahn agreed stating that the City needs to maintain some consistency in new home versus <br /> existing home construction. <br /> Mabusth indicated that she had a problem with more encroachment and extending eaves. <br /> Rahn maintained that the code did not read the way he felt it was being interpreted. <br /> Gaffron reiterated that property owners may be allowed 1,500 s.f. coverage and hardcover, <br /> however, little lots may never reach that and maintain hardcover restrictions. <br /> Smith stated that she could support shifting the residence,but could not accept the additional 64 <br /> s.f. <br /> Bob Liberman, 3635 North Shore Drive, stated that he believed the addition would look very <br /> nice but voiced his concern over what moving the residence closer to the lot line would mean to <br /> his property. Mr. Liberman asked how this might impact him if he ever chose to rebuild, would <br /> he be limited by what his neighbor was allowed to do coming so close to the property line. He <br /> went on to question the possibility of losing the arborvitae privacy hedge that exists between the <br /> two residences. He was concerned that they remain in order to maintain privacy. <br /> Ms Welch stated that she assumed that the wall of arborvitae would remain to maintain privacy. <br /> Smith indicated that Ms. Welch was speaking on Mr. Welch's behalf and could speak to the need <br /> to keep the arborvitae. <br /> Gaffron stated that if the Commission supports the realignment it would not be an unreasonable <br /> condition that the arborvitae remain to maintain the privacy and screening. <br /> Smith asked Mr. Liberman if he could support the shift if the arborvitae remained. <br /> Mr. Liberman stated that he could support the shift if the arborvitae did remain. <br /> Ms. Welch indicated that she believed the applicant could leave the shrubbery or the equivalent. <br /> PAGE 15 of 28 <br />