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MINUTES OF THE <br /> • <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 22,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3087 Andrew and Marcia Freese, Continued) <br /> In terms of the sight line,Freese noted Staff should have received letters from both neighbors indicating <br /> that they are in support of the project. <br /> Freese stated two floors of the structure are remaining the same and that they would be occupying the <br /> house during the remodeling process. In addition,they are requesting a three-car garage in order to <br /> store a collector car that has been in their family for years and is rarely driven. Freese stated the car is <br /> currently being redone in Pennsylvania. <br /> Schneider indicated they have discussed this application numerous times with Staff, and if the garage is <br /> flip-flopped,the driveway could be reduced and relocated, which lowers the hardcover and puts it at <br /> 27.34 percent. <br /> Leslie noted the driveway would actually be shortened. <br /> Fritzler inquired whether the first floor would remain the same. <br /> Freese stated the first floor would stay essentially the same with merely some doors being replaced. <br /> Fritzler inquired whether the ceilings are remaining the same. <br /> Freese stated the ceiling would remain the same. <br /> Fritzler stated in his view this is close to being a rebuild rather than a remodel. <br /> Freese stated they did consider tearing the existing house down but decided a half-story would meet <br /> their needs. <br /> Fritzler noted if the existing structure is torn down,the applicant would be required to meet the 25 <br /> percent hardcover limit. <br /> Freese stated they would like to improve the appearance of the residence, and that if the Planning <br /> Commission deems this to be new construction and requires the hardcover be reduced to 25 percent,he <br /> is unsure how he would be able to achieve that. <br /> Bremer stated in her view this is a remodel but that perhaps in the near future this law should be <br /> reviewed by the City since more and more remodel projects are coming before the Planning <br /> Commission. <br /> Leslie indicated he is in agreement with Bremer. <br /> Bremer noted she also is in agreement with the proposed changes to the driveway. <br /> PAGE 21 <br />