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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 1991 <br />( #9)ZONING FILE #1652- FLEISCHMAN CONTINUED <br />There were no comments from the public, and -Kelley. closed • <br />the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m. <br />Johnson stated that he appreciated the opportunity to review <br />this application before the deck became an after - the -fact issue. <br />Cohen asked Fleischman to state her hardship for the <br />Variances she is requesting. <br />Fleischman explained that the pre- existing deck was removed <br />because of its unsafe condition. Two of the three <br />entrances /exits for the house would otherwise have a five foot <br />drop without a deck. She added that the lot is only 50 feet <br />wide, but is located in a Two -acre Zoning District. <br />It was moved by Bellows, seconded by Moos, to recommend that <br />Council approve the side and rear setback Variances to construct <br />a deck, the hardship being the extremely small size of the lot <br />and the existing configuration and elevation of the entry to the <br />house in relation to the ground. Further, it is recommended, <br />that the applicants be notified that 22% lot coverage is the <br />maximum that this lot should sustain. All voted aye. Motion <br />carried. <br />( #10)ZONING FILE #1654 -DEAN TERRY <br />2710 PENCE LANE <br />VARIANCES- PUBLIC HEARING • <br />It was moved by Cohen, seconded by Johnson, to table this <br />item, as requested by the applicant. All voted aye. Motion <br />carried. <br />( #11)ZONING FILE #1655 - ELAINE PAGONIS <br />2740 SHADYWOOD ROAD <br />VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING <br />Elaine Pagonis indicated that she was present and, at 7:23 <br />p.m, Kelley opened the Public Hearing on this application. <br />Gaffron displayed a survey of Ms. Pagonis's property taken <br />prior to any of the subject improvements being done. He reviewed <br />the chronology of the various improvements to the property, and <br />the hardcover statistics, as outlined in his June 13, 1991 memo. <br />Kelley noted that the applicant is asking for 1.2% <br />additional hardcover beyond the 25% allowed. <br />Gaffron confirmed Kelley's statement, adding that the <br />additional 1.2% increase will occur within the 75 -250 foot <br />setback area, and is due to the additional driveway area and <br />front sidewalk. <br />Pagonis noted that at one time, a portion of the driveway <br />- 10 - 0 <br />