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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 /> (#03-2877 SHANE RUDD, Continued) <br /> Gaffron indicated that walls and fences could be no higher than 6', although vegetation is <br /> not held to the same standard. <br /> Hawn encouraged the applicant to work with her neighbors in a way that would allow them <br /> to have a view, while still signifying the applicant's entrance. <br /> Novak pointed out that the front overhangs had been cut in half, from 49 s.f. to 23 s.f. <br /> Chair Smith felt the use was intensive, but improved overall. <br /> Since the structural coverage was way over to begin with, Rahn had difficulty accepting <br /> the elimination of a deck and shed that were non-conforming in the first place, in exchange <br /> for an addition. He felt that little had been done to meet the City's building criteria, for <br /> example, he felt the applicant could easily meet the 30' rear yard setback in order to avoid <br /> the need for a variance. <br /> Novak agreed that they could probably meet the rear yard setback number. He pointed out <br /> that they had reduced hardcover and structural coverage in the proposed plan. <br /> Fritzler agreed that non-conforming items could not be traded for conforming ones. <br /> Berg suggested that the applicants meet the 30' rear yard setback and rework the <br /> decorative wall to be compliant. <br /> Hawn indicated that she was not having as much trouble supporting the application as <br /> other Commissioners. She agreed that the decorative wall should be redesigned to be <br /> compliant, however, felt the applicant had done a good job bringing structural cover down <br /> and not intensifying the use. She felt that drainage should be considered. <br /> Chaput indicated that, while no plans had been submitted, drainage would be considered <br /> on the building plans. <br /> Hawn felt much of the hardcover in retaining walls could not be removed. <br /> Rudd stated that the home is merely a two bedroom residence and needs to be expanded. <br /> Neighbor to the north, Judy Hanson, indicated that she had no issues with the variances <br /> and would simply encourage the applicants to consider the views of other neighbors. <br /> Novak indicated that the applicant's plans do not change the current drainage patterns that <br /> exist. <br /> PAGE 19 of 24 <br />