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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 /> 4. #05-3128 GREGORY O'CONNOR AND RICHARD FRUEN,400 AND 410 BIG ISLAND, <br /> LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT,6:07 P.M.—6:07 p.m. <br /> Gregory O'Connor,Applicant, was present. <br /> Jurgens inquired why the encroachment is not being eliminated or reduced. <br /> Gaffron stated the 1.4-foot encroachment goes back approximately 20 years but was never formally <br /> approved by the City. <br /> Rahn moved,Bremer seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3128,Gregory <br /> O'Connor and Richard Fruen,granting of a lot line rearrangement for the properties located at <br /> 400 and 410 Big Island. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 5. #05-3133 BRUCE AND ELIZABETH NUSBAUM,3480 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, <br /> VARIANCE,6:08 P.M.—6:29 P.M. <br /> Elizabeth and Bruce Nusbaum, Applicants,were present. <br /> Rahn stated to his recollection he does not remember the Planning Commission ever approving a side <br /> setback variance of 3.7 feet for a new accessory structure without there being some type of hardship being <br /> demonstrated. Rahn noted this lot is already over in structural coverage and stated that he has concerns <br /> with the proposed structure being a story and a half. Rahn indicated he would recommend that the <br /> building meet the 10-foot side yard setback requirement if it is going to be a story and a half and that the <br /> size of the structure be limited to 440 square feet. <br /> Rahn stated he might be willing to approve a side setback variance if the garage were the standard height <br /> but that he is not willing to approve the present proposal. Rahn stated in his opinion the driveway should <br /> also be 20 feet in length from the curb to the garage door in order to allow a full-size vehicle to park in <br /> that area. <br /> Curtis pointed out there is 20 feet from the proposed garage to the curb cut. <br /> Mr.Nusbaum indicated it is 18 feet to the property line from the proposed garage. <br /> Rahn stated he had the understanding there was a 15-foot rear yard setback being requested. <br /> Curtis indicated there is approximately 20 feet from the curb cut to the garage due to the angle of the <br /> property. <br /> Gaffron recommended making the 20-foot driveway from the edge of the roadway to the edge of the <br /> garage a condition of approval. <br /> PAGE 2 <br />