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6 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD AUGUST 17, 1992 <br />( #4) #1750 CHARLES & SHIRLEY PYLE, <br />3548 IVY PLACE - <br />VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - 7:20 - 7:36 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />Mr. and Mrs. Pyle and Daryl Hanson were present for this <br />application. <br />Mabusth explained that the applicants were asked to reduce the roof <br />structure at the last Planning Commission review. The applicants <br />now propose a roof structure of 376 s.f. A lot coverage variance <br />is still required for the proposal. She added 172 s.f. of existing <br />hardcover along the northwest side of the house has been proposed <br />for removal. The result is a total reduction of 20% hardcover, from <br />72% in the 75 -250' setback area to approximately 52 %. Lot coverage <br />is proposed at approximately 21 %. <br />Mr. Pyle felt that the garage located closer to the house would add <br />to the aesthetic value of surrounding properties. He added the <br />hardcover along the northwest side of the house has already been <br />removed. He requested that if the plan is approved, the existing <br />garage be allowed to remain until the new garage is built. <br />Chair Kelley stated that is typically allowed. <br />Mr. Pyle noted there are two oaks trees that would need to be <br />removed and replaced, but added because of other existing trees on <br />the property, they may have to look at other options. <br />Schroeder clarified the hardcover removed is non - structural <br />hardcover. <br />Chair Kelley stated he has a problem with the excessive lot <br />coverage. <br />Hanson advised that the existing residence is a two bedroom home, <br />with a two car garage, and already exceeds the lot coverage <br />standards. He indicated the roof structure was proposed to unify <br />the two structures. He added the roofed area will serve as an <br />outside covered patio area. <br />Chair Kelley explained that the lot coverage ordinance is <br />relatively new, but it provides that lots do not get over -built on. <br />He added the ordinance is aimed at smaller lots, in order to <br />protect the visual impact of the property. <br />i <br />