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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, August 18, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#11 #03-2933 GARY NECE ON BEHALF OF ROBERT AND BRENDA <br /> MACDONALD, Continued) <br /> Nece questioned their ability to consider a wood slat deck something other than hardcover, <br /> as was suggested in an earlier application this evening for a walkway. <br /> Chair Smith maintained that a wood slat deck is different than a walkway situation. She <br /> stated that the Commission considers the uniqueness of each application, and in the City's <br /> opinion, a deck is not necessary hardcover. <br /> Duffy indicated that the utilities, as well as, sewer were big issues for consideration. He <br /> pointed out that the applicant made an effort to contain the new construction to the 250- <br /> 500' zone based on staff's recommendation, and remove some of the hardcover in the 75- <br /> 250' zone. He encouraged the Commission to recognize this effort and work with them or <br /> consider making concessions as well. <br /> Hawn stated that she believed the applicant must still find an additional 860 s.f. of <br /> removals in order to be consistent. <br /> While Rahn indicated that the Commission has been holding discussions regarding <br /> hardcover and nonhardcover,he maintained that these definitions would not be made this <br /> evening; therefore, the deck would be considered hardcover. <br /> Zugschwert stated that the 1:1 removal ratio is consistent with what has been required of <br /> other applicants. <br /> Hawn pointed out that there was a great deal of driveway hardcover on the property and <br /> suggested the applicant consider removals. <br /> Duffy indicated that he, too,believed they could accomplish the removals. <br /> Given the fact that the removals will take place, Rahn encouraged the applicant to work <br /> with staff to identify the specific removals prior to moving to City Council. <br /> Nece stated that they could cut the driveway back and garage for 629 s.f. of removals and <br /> remove part of the block patio as well. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Rahn moved, Zugschwert seconded,to recommend approval of Application #03-2933, <br /> Gary Nece on behalf of Robert and Brenda MacDonald, 2480 Old Beach Road, <br /> approving the conditional use permit to allow plumbing in an accessory building for <br /> a toilet room in the new detached garage/entertainment room, approving the <br /> conditional use permit to allow a non-rental guest apartment above the existing <br /> garage, approval of a variance to allow a separate water meter because the conditions <br /> PAGE 19 of 30 <br />