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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 /> (#8 #03-2917 WINFIELD AND NANCY STEPHENS, Continued) <br /> Stephens indicated that he would be reinforcing or replacing most of the foundation to <br /> support the second story and add the wrap around addition. <br /> While he recognized the need to be consistent, Rahn noted that only 1/3 of the total lot was <br /> buildable. <br /> Hawn stated that she would be hesitant to compel a peculiar design in order to pull the <br /> structure out of the 0-75' setback zone. In order to be consistent, Hawn felt the <br /> Commission should either decide to grant the variance based on hardship or encourage the <br /> applicant to redesign closer to conformity. <br /> Since a significant amount of the foundation would be new, Chair Smith encouraged the <br /> applicant to redesign the structure as new construction in order to get what he wants versus <br /> trying to use the old footprint to work from. <br /> Rahn stated that he could support an overage in the 75-250' zone and removal of the <br /> structure from the 0-75' setback, since the lot has a difficult buildable area. He felt the <br /> applicant could add 325 s.f. outside the 0-75' zone. <br /> Hawn agreed that the applicant could be allowed to use the additional 2.7% in the 75-250'. <br /> Stephens indicated that he could redesign to meet their suggestion. <br /> Chair Smith questioned whether the application could be approved as recommended. <br /> Waataja stated that the Commission could approve the application as recommended by <br /> staff and allow the additional 325 s.f. or 2.7% in the 75-250' setback zone. <br /> Although this would be acceptable, Gaffron pointed out that the Council would prefer if <br /> the Commission reviewed the final drawings before moving it forward. <br /> Hawn concurred, stating that she would wish to see the redesign in September. <br /> Chair Smith asked the applicant if the Commission should table the application in order to <br /> allow him to redesign the proposal for the next meeting, at which time, it would move <br /> forward to City Council. <br /> Stephens agreed. <br /> Fritzler moved,Hawn seconded, to table Application #03-2917, Winfield and Nancy <br /> Stephens,350 Crestview Avenue, for the purpose of redesign. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 4 of 30 <br />