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6 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD AUGUST 17, 1992 <br />ZONING FILE #1748 - CONT. <br />Hovland stated they intend to plant vegetation on one side and <br />allow one parking space to remain as a convenience to guests. She <br />also noted the property does not have a hardcover problem and <br />questioned the need to remove the parking area. <br />Chair Kelley felt that since the building is so large, it should <br />conform to all standards. <br />Hovland explained that they have two antique cars which they have <br />inherited from her father -in -law and that they need to store them <br />inside to preserve them. They also have a boat that they wish to <br />store inside. She added that if the garage were moved further back <br />on the lot, it would destroy several mature trees not to mention <br />the magnitude of the excavation needed because of steeper <br />topography. <br />Bellows stated she agreed with Chair Kelley and felt the building <br />should conform to all standards. <br />Hovland explained that their contractor has proposed a 25' wide <br />garage to allow for some support structure on either side of the <br />garage doors. <br />Peterson stated he was concerned about eliminating the gravel drive <br />because of safety reasons. He asked if the Hovlands lived at the <br />residence. <br />Hovland said the house is currently vacant but her step son would <br />be living there soon. <br />Schroeder suggested storing the cars off site. <br />Hovland felt the vehicles would be more secure on their own <br />property. <br />It was moved by Bellows, seconded by Chair Kelley, to recommend <br />denial of Application #1748 for Robert and Rita Hovland, 1245 North <br />Arm Drive, because the applicants have not proved sufficient <br />hardships for the request, the vehicles could be housed in a <br />smaller space, and there should not be exceptions to the ordinance <br />for oversized accessory structures. Ayes 3, nays 1. Peterson voted <br />nay. <br />i <br />