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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, July 21, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#10 #03-2910 WAYNE AND ANNE JOHNSON, Continued) <br /> Fritzler believed the location of the well to be adequate hardship. <br /> Gaffron pointed out that the neighbors detached garage is also an issue. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Mabusth moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend approval of Application #03-2910, Wayne <br /> and Anne Johnson, 1225 Lakeview Avenue, approving a side yard setback variance for a <br /> 15' encroachment into the 30' setback. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> (Recess was taken from 7:44—7:54 P.M.) <br /> (#11) #03-2913 STEWART AND GINA HANSEN, 583 PARK LANE, VARIANCE, 7:44 — <br /> 8:28 P.M. <br /> Gina Hansen, the applicant,was present. <br /> Foth reported that the applicants request a variance to construct a 6' x 20' covered entry located <br /> 5' from the side lot line where a 10' setback is required. The variances include: <br /> 1. Decrease structural coverage from 2459.7 s.f(25.9 %) existing to 2439.2 s.f. (25.7%). <br /> Net decrease of 20.5 s.f. <br /> 2. Encroachment of 5' into the required 10' setback. <br /> 3. Hardcover in 0-75' to remain at existing 10.3%where no hardcover is allowed. <br /> 4. Decrease hardcover in the 75-250' zone, will be reduced from 3641.16 sf(63.3%)to <br /> 3503.16 (60.9%). <br /> In summary, Foth stated that staff would recommend: <br /> a) Denial of setback variance of 5' from side yard as it will limit light and air for <br /> neighboring property, and will add to the crowding in the neighborhood. <br /> b) Approval of change in structural coverage amounts (net decrease). <br /> c) Staff would approve a proposed porch meeting the side yard setback and resulting in a <br /> further decrease in proposed structural coverage. <br /> d) Staff suggests removal of 356 s.f of landscape beds to further reduce 75'-250' hardcover. <br /> Hardship: Staff finds that there is no viable hardship. Applicants are looking for aesthetic <br /> change to façade rather than added space. <br /> Foth provided background, stating that the applicants wish to add a 6'x 20' covered porch on the <br /> street side entrance to their home where previously a 6' x 6' platform existed. This porch would <br /> be located 5' from the side property line. This proposed encroachment is less severe than that of <br /> the existing home. The home is located 3' from the NW side yard, where a 10' setback is <br /> required. With the proposed reductions to existing stairs, and lakeside deck, the proposed porch <br /> addition will decrease the structural coverage totals for this property. In addition, the applicants <br /> have proposed a 67.5 s.f reduction in their driveway hardcover. <br /> PAGE 15 of 37 <br />