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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 18, 2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3130 Stephen and Jean Skoro, Continued) <br /> Skoro stated that is possible. Skoro stated the only issue he has with reducing the width of the driveway <br /> is for aesthetic reasons. Skoro indicated there is a retaining wall that is abutted by the driveway. <br /> Mrs. Skoro stated they would like to retain some area for a turnaround. <br /> Skoro stated he is willing to reduce the hardcover as much as possible. Skoro indicated there are a couple <br /> of concrete pads that could also be removed but that he is unable to commit at this time to a certain <br /> percentage. Skoro stated they would like to retain some of the driveway to help accommodate his elderly <br /> parents. <br /> Kempf moved,Winkey seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3130, Stephen and <br /> Jean Skoro,granting of a 250'-500' zone hardcover variance to allow 38.9 percent hardcover where <br /> 40.2 percent currently exists in order to construct a 242 square foot screen porch,subject to the <br /> removal of the sandbox and a portion of the driveway located near the garage. <br /> Jurgens stated he would like the retaining wall also removed. <br /> Skoro indicated there would be considerable expense associated with removing the retaining wall. <br /> Kempf indicated he would like to leave his motion as stated. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 2,Jurgens and Fritzler Opposed. <br /> Fritzler stated he would like to see the retaining wall also removed. <br /> Mrs. Skoro pointed out there is a significant drop by the retaining wall. <br /> Fritzler stated he does not want to see the hardcover reappear on this lot in the future. <br /> Jurgens stated he would like to see further reductions in hardcover. <br /> (Recess taken at 8:22 p.m.—8:30 p.m.) <br /> 12. #05-3131 STEVE BOHL OF BOHLAND DEVELOPMENT,INC., 190 WILLOW DRIVE <br /> NORTH AND 177 GLENDALE DRIVE,PRELIMINARY PLAT,8:30 P.M.—9:24 P.M. <br /> Mark Gronberg, Gronberg&Associates, appeared on behalf of the Applicant. <br /> Gaffron stated the applicants are in the process of purchasing a portion of the Calvin Presbyterian Church <br /> property at 177 Glendale Drive and a portion of the Keith Williamson property at 190 Willow Drive <br /> North. The applicants are proposing a plat to create nine new 1/3-acre single-family residential building <br /> PAGE 18 <br />