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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 21, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#7 #03-2885 GERDA AND ED TOTH, Continued) <br /> Chair Smith asked once again if the Commission would be willing to make any allowances <br /> for the 75-250' zone. <br /> Zugschwert asked if there should be incentive provide to people who are doing repairian <br /> work to their property. <br /> Hun reminded the Commission that instead of one application, the two lots could become <br /> two substandard applications. <br /> Gaffron disagreed, stating that the City would still deem the second lot as unbuildable and <br /> not permit anything. <br /> Bremer inquired about the change in grade proposed. <br /> MacDonald pointed out that the applicants would be removing the existing structure and <br /> correcting the grade which was illegally dug out. He reiterated that it is the intent of the <br /> applicants to work with the City and neighbors to restore and improve the lakeshore. <br /> Hun added that the City could make restoration a condition of their application. <br /> Chair Smith summarized her thoughts in support of the fill, lot area, lot width, small <br /> amount of hardcover in the 0-75', structural coverage at 15%, and her willingness to make <br /> the allowance in the 75'-250' in excess of 25%. <br /> Mabusth reminded the Commission that lot coverage by structure does not take into <br /> consideration driveways, sidewalks, and impressed upon the applicant the need to not <br /> exceed 30%hardcover in the 75'-250' zone. <br /> Rahn felt it was appropriate to leave those determinations up to staff. <br /> From the drawings and slides, Hawn felt the driveways were not excessive due to safety <br /> concerns. <br /> Hun suggested they table the application and take this recommendation back to the Toth's. <br /> She reminded the Commission how important it was to consider the improvements they are <br /> getting pulling everything out of the 0-75' setback. <br /> Although she recognized staff's recommendation regarding the new construction element, <br /> Chair Smith felt she could support 25-30%due to the excessive trade-offs being gained in <br /> the 0-75' setback zone. <br /> PAGE 33 of 40 <br />