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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, March 17, 2003 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#03-2876 SEVIE LANNING, Continued) <br /> Since she would be moving to California next week, Lanning stated that this would impose <br /> an extreme hardship upon her. <br /> Chair Smith asked if the buyer could attend the meeting next month either with her, or as <br /> her representative. She then asked the Commission if they would be comfortable moving <br /> this forward to City Council. <br /> Sansevere reminded the Commission that the City Council strives to adhere to new <br /> construction codes. Whereas delaying the application wouldn't help the applicant, he felt <br /> that moving it forward would not either. <br /> Lanning maintained that any potential buyer is going to want to go up as high as the <br /> current codes will allow, based on a 30X40' home with a tuck under garage. <br /> Chair Smith stated that the Commission was hoping to find a compromise; however, <br /> without anything to look at to make a determination, the Commission was at a loss. She <br /> encouraged the applicant to bring the potential buyer in with a suggested plan. <br /> Berg stated that the Commission would likely consider a tuck under and first floor, with a <br /> second story that tapers off,perhaps with a deck, somewhere near the average lakeshore <br /> setback. Berg reiterated that it was difficult to approve a design without anything to <br /> consider in front of them. <br /> Lanning asked if there was anything she could do to move this forward to meet her closing <br /> deadline at the end of the month. <br /> Hawn suggested the Commission approve the variances and set a height limit. <br /> The Commission felt this was not a good option, although the applicant liked the idea. <br /> Berg felt the application should be tabled. <br /> Having been present in the audience, the potential buyer's Broker interjected with a <br /> comment. While he understood the City's position, he indicated that it would be the <br /> potential buyer's position to build a residence which maximizes the amount allowed for <br /> this parcel by code. <br /> Rahn felt that, other than the objections voiced by the neighbors, he had little problem with <br /> the proposal. He maintained that it would be difficult to set limitations or requirements <br /> specific to this property, since the Commission needed a three dimensional proposal to <br /> make this recommendation. <br /> PAGE 16 of 24 <br />