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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 16,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3110 Thomas and Sheila Browne, Continued) <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Rahn inquired why additional structure was not allowed in 1993. <br /> Browne stated at that point in time they were applying for a three-season porch over the existing deck and <br /> that there was some discussion concerning a pool. Browne stated because of a concern regarding the need <br /> for additional hardcover to construct a shed to house the pump and other items,they abandoned their <br /> request for a pool. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether a hardcover variance has ever been granted in any of the past applications. <br /> Curtis stated the 1993 resolution calculates the hardcover at 14.5 percent but that it is not clear what was <br /> used to calculate that number. <br /> Gaffron stated he would need to review the file and is not able at this time to determine what constituted <br /> the 14.5 percent hardcover. <br /> Browne stated a survey was conducted back in 1993,but that he is not aware whether it contains any <br /> hardcover calculations. <br /> Jurgens indicated he would like a better understanding of the hardcover on this lot. <br /> Fritzler inquired whether there was a permit issued for the patio. <br /> Browne stated the patio was removed to construct the existing garage. <br /> Browne noted in 1993 the amount of buildable land on his lot was determined to be .95 acres and today it <br /> is being determined at .90. <br /> Bremer indicated she would be in favor of the dormer and that the issue appears to be the garage. <br /> Rahn indicated he also would be in favor of the dormer and inquired whether the garage would be <br /> extending further into the setback. <br /> Jurgens stated he also is not opposed to the dormer but would like clarification on the hardcover. <br /> Bremer noted structural coverage would be increasing. <br /> Browne stated the garage would be constructed over existing hardcover and that they would like to have <br /> more storage. Browne noted the basement is not a full basement. <br /> Curtis stated the Planning Report from 1993 states that the existing hardcover in the 0-75' zone was 17.5 <br /> percent or 4540 square feet and within the 75'-250' existing was 1216 square feet or 7.8 percent. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />