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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />0 HELD AUGUST 16, 1993 <br />ZONING FILE #1853 - CONT. <br />Engebretson added that the three car tuck under garage serves as the foundation for the proposed <br />structure and is needed to fit in with the value of homes being constructed in the area. <br />Smith inquired about the driveway and turnaround in that area to eliminate hardcover in the <br />circle drive. <br />Mulfinger answered that the design eliminates the view of the tuck under garage thus the <br />primary view is the front door and by not always parking in the garage, the turnaround would <br />not be blocked. <br />Smith asked if the evergreen and other trees would be saved. <br />Engebretson said the majority of trees will stay especially those on the hill which will act as a <br />sound and visual shield from Tonkawa Road. <br />Nolan questioned the reasons for turning the house which creates a 6' encroachment in the <br />average lakeshore setback and an excess of hardcover in the 0 -75' setback area. <br />• Mulfinger explained that the design takes into consideration all the constraints on the property <br />and significant gains were made under this format rather than to deal with trying to be behind <br />the setback lines. The view is better to the northeast. In trying to pull the house back, they did <br />not consider the line as the absolute most important thing and tried to achieve a balance between <br />taking as few trees as possible, saving as much of the hill, creating the cul -de -sac to enable <br />people to leave safely and provide a view. This house shows a porch in lieu of a deck so the <br />aggregate volume of hardcover is inclusive of what others might call a deck. <br />Chair Schroeder felt there was a good compromise with the plan and a gain in the reduction of <br />hardcover within the 0 -75' area. <br />Mabusth stated it would be a 6.2% reduction. <br />Chair Schroeder stated with respect to the three car garage the Planning Commission does not <br />consider the salability but cares about hardcover and appropriateness. The proposed house <br />seems to fit the lot well. <br />It was moved by Peterson, seconded by Schroeder to recommend approval of Application #1853 <br />for Richard E. and A. Jean Engebretson, 1180 Tonkawa Road, for the variance as proposed and <br />accepted the hardships stated by applicants. Vote: Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />0 2 <br />