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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, November 17, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#11) #03-2961 NINA WILDMAN, 745 SPRING HILL ROAD, PRELIMINARY <br /> PLAT, Continued <br /> lot 3 on the cul-de-sac loop, and minimal hardcover for 0-75' setback to allow the <br /> loop. <br /> Gaffron asked if the road upgrade requirement would be tied to this approval. He <br /> suggested the Commission add the notation that if the covenants are not found to be <br /> acceptable, there would be no approval of the subdivision. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth amended the motion adding that the recommendation to City <br /> Council contain language that if the covenants are put in place, the road upgrades <br /> will not be required at this time from Spring Hill Road to the outlot; however, if the <br /> covenants are not found to be acceptable, the approval for the subdivision will be <br /> rescinded. Zugschwert seconded. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0,Abstain 1, Hawn abstaining. <br /> Gaffron indicated that he would address some of these issues with the City Attorney and <br /> noted that the application will appear on the December 8, 2003 Council Meeting. <br /> Carlson found this delay to be acceptable in order to have all issues addressed prior to <br /> Council. <br /> Recess was taken from 10:00— 10:07 P.M. <br /> (#12) #03-2962 ROBERT AND JOANNE SWITZ, 1740 SHADYWOOD ROAD, <br /> VARIANCE (10:07— 10:40 P.M.) <br /> Joanne Switz, the applicant, was present. <br /> Waataja explained that the applicants request the following variances to construct a new <br /> home on the property: <br /> 1. Lot area variance to allow a rebuild on a lot which is 0.47 acres in size when 0.50 acres <br /> is normally required. <br /> 2. Lot coverage by structures variance to allow 19% structural coverage when 15% is <br /> normally allowed. <br /> 3. Hardcover variance to allow 44%hardcover in the 75-250' zone when 38.8% currently <br /> exists and 25% is normally allowed. <br /> Waataja indicated that the applicants have bought this property under the contingency that <br /> the appropriate approvals are received from the City. The current conditions on the lot <br /> consist of nonconforming hardcover in the 0-75' zone and 75-250' zone. The applicants <br /> are proposing to tear down the existing home and construct a new home completely within <br /> the 75-250' zone. The applicants have also agreed to remove the existing boathouse. In <br /> PAGE 30 of 41 <br />