Laserfiche WebLink
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 /> Jurgens stated it appears that the hardcover has grown from the time of the original approvals. Jurgens <br /> indicated he would like to see some reductions in the hardcover,noting that the hardcover in the 0-75' <br /> zone is now 21 percent. <br /> Rahn noted the building pad is relatively small given the size of the lot. Rahn indicated he is inclined to <br /> follow Staff's recommendations. Rahn stated if the garage is constructed over existing driveway,there <br /> would be no increase in hardcover. <br /> Browne inquired whether rock is considered hardcover if there is no plastic underneath it. <br /> Gaffron stated typically gravel that is compacted is considered hardcover and that decorative rock with no <br /> plastic underneath is not considered hardcover. <br /> Browne inquired what amount of hardcover would need to be removed. <br /> Curtis pointed out credit is not given for removal of plastic. <br /> Browne indicated there is a row of rocks on top of the ground that helps outline the drop-off that has been <br /> depicted on the survey as hardcover. <br /> Curtis stated if the rocks serve as a wall or a border,it would be considered hardcover. <br /> Winkey stated the Planning Commission typically looks for ways to reduce excessive hardcover on lots <br /> wherever possible and that if a variance is being requested,the amount of hardcover should be lowered. <br /> Winkey commented there appears to be some areas that could be reduced. <br /> Browne stated in his view he would not be able to reduce the hardcover down to the allowable limit. <br /> Winkey concurred that it is not possible to reduce the hardcover on this lot to the allowable limit but <br /> reiterated that some reduction in the hardcover is possible. <br /> Kempf inquired how wide a one-stall garage typically is. <br /> Rahn stated it is usually 12 to 14 feet. <br /> Kempf stated in his opinion the massing on the lot does need to be considered. Kempf noted the edge of <br /> the garage would be located on the edge of the cliff. Kempf indicated he is not opposed to the dormer but <br /> that there are some areas of hardcover that could be reduced. Kempf suggested the garage addition be <br /> reduced to 14 feet, which would help to reduce the massing. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the amount of blacktop could be reduced. <br /> PAGE 21 <br />