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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> • <br /> Monday,May 16,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3114 Sever and Sharon Peterson,Continued) <br /> Boyer indicated the proposed house is essentially the same size,with the amount of driveway being <br /> reduced. <br /> Rahn noted the hardcover in the 75'-250' is 24.8 percent and that the applicants are proposing 28.4 <br /> percent. <br /> Curtis stated there is some question whether the easement was calculated correctly for the driveway in <br /> determining the hardcover. <br /> McNeil stated if the easement is calculated for both,the proposed would be 28 percent, and without the <br /> easement is 24 percent. <br /> Curtis stated she is unsure whether the previous hardcover calculations included a portion of the lot in the <br /> 0-75' setback. <br /> Bremer noted on new construction the Planning Commission requires compliance with 25 percent <br /> hardcover. <br /> McNeil stated the drainage on the lot would also be improved and a retaining pond constructed to handle <br /> runoff. McNeil stated the driveway would also be reduced. McNeil indicated the existing hardcover is <br /> 34 percent and that they are proposing 28 percent. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> McNeil inquired whether the lagoon has been classified as lakeshore. <br /> Gaffron stated the issue of whether or not is it part of the lake depends on the time of the year and <br /> whether the channel has silted in or not. Gaffron stated the City has been granting variances for 10 to 15 <br /> years based on the lagoon being considered a part of the lake. <br /> McNeil said this lot is unique given the fact that the lakeshore is located in the front and the location of <br /> the average lakeshore setback. <br /> Curtis noted she has spoken with the adjoining neighbor who has indicated he is supportive of the <br /> proposal and that he would encourage the Planning Commission to be sympathetic regarding the amount <br /> of hardcover on the lot,noting that a portion of the amount of hardcover consists of a shared driveway. <br /> Rahn inquired what the footprint of the proposed house is. <br /> McNeil indicated it is 4,000 square feet. <br /> Rahn stated he would like to see the hardcover reduced,noting that the City Council typically allows a <br /> maximum of 25 percent hardcover on new construction. <br /> PAGE 31 <br />