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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — SEPTEMBER 16, 1991 <br />( 09) #1679 WILLIAM F. MILLER <br />2691 CASCO POINT ROAD <br />VARIANCE — PUBLIC HEARING <br />9:15 — 9:30 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing was <br />noted. <br />William Miller was present for this application. <br />Gaffron briefly reviewed that the applicant is proposing to <br />remove an existing single car garage and a portion of the parking <br />area, and install a larger garage with side opening doors. He <br />noted that the second part of this application involves <br />structural maintenance of an existing 8'x8' bathhouse. He <br />explained that the building inspectors were on the site to review <br />the garage proposal and noticed the work being done on the bath- <br />house. They noted that the entire lower level had been removed <br />apart and new posts were installed in the corners and a new slab <br />was installed or at least new footings. The applicant was told <br />to stop work on the project, but he continued to finish the <br />project regardless. Gaffron noted that the code states that a <br />non — conforming structure within the 0 -75' zone cannot be improved <br />more than 50% of its value. It was the building inspector's <br />contention that the improvements exceeded the 50% of the <br />valuation. <br />Cohen asked if the hardcover could be further reduced. <br />Miller instructed that the patio could be taken out by the <br />back door which results in 70 s.f., and he could take out all the <br />sidewalks from the house to the garage and put in stepping stones <br />which would result in reduction of 56 s.f. He noted that it is a <br />matter of practicality, as if stepping stones are installed, you <br />cannot shovel snow. <br />Rowlette asked about the dog run. <br />Miller noted that it was not added in the calculation <br />• because it has a dirt floor. <br />12 <br />Johnson asked if the platform and <br />stairs are new. <br />Miller stated that they pre —date <br />his ownership and that <br />he <br />has recently washed and stained them so <br />they may look newer <br />than <br />they really are. He noted that since <br />he is a new owner, he <br />was <br />unaware of the restrictions on the bathhouse. <br />He also noted <br />that <br />he has expended $359 for the repairs to <br />the boathouse and did <br />not <br />feel that it exceeded 50% of the value. <br />He explained that <br />the <br />inspector told the contractor to stop <br />work on all structural <br />work. He noted that at that time the <br />siding was not on but <br />all <br />other work was done and because of high <br />winds, he went ahead <br />and <br />put the siding on to prevent collapse <br />of the entire structure. <br />He also felt that putting the siding <br />on did not constitute <br />structural work. <br />Cohen asked if the hardcover could be further reduced. <br />Miller instructed that the patio could be taken out by the <br />back door which results in 70 s.f., and he could take out all the <br />sidewalks from the house to the garage and put in stepping stones <br />which would result in reduction of 56 s.f. He noted that it is a <br />matter of practicality, as if stepping stones are installed, you <br />cannot shovel snow. <br />Rowlette asked about the dog run. <br />Miller noted that it was not added in the calculation <br />• because it has a dirt floor. <br />12 <br />