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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 19,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3151 GARY AND SANDRA BARON,CONTINUED) <br /> required, Staff feels that although the lot is narrow and the property is located in a neighborhood with <br /> small,narrow lots,there is not a valid hardship by which to grant a side setback variance. Further,the <br /> granting of a reduced side yard setback will have a very negative impact on the light, air,and open space <br /> in this neighborhood. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of lot width,lot area,lake setback and hardcover variances as <br /> requested. However, Staff recommends denial of any side setback variance. <br /> Baron had nothing to add to Staffs report. <br /> Rahn inquired how the applicant feels about the 1,472 square feet and whether they could reduce that <br /> somehow to meet the side setback. <br /> Baron stated this home is designed to be their retirement house and that they have designed the house to <br /> have three-foot doorways and sidewalks. Baron noted they would like to go a foot and a half into the side <br /> setback,noting that there is sufficient room between his house and the neighbor's. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Kempf stated the adjoining neighbor will likely maximize his lot at some point in the future and that sight <br /> lines are important to maintain. Kempf indicated he is opposed to the side yard encroachment. <br /> Leslie stated he also does not feel a side setback variance is necessary. <br /> Rahn indicated he believes the applicant can revise his plans to meet the side setback. Rahn inquired <br /> whether the applicant would like this application tabled. <br /> Baron stated he would like to proceed forward. Baron indicated he would try to revise his plans to meet <br /> the side setback. <br /> Jurgens stated he would like to see the hardcover further reduced. <br /> Winkey inquired if the rain garden would help with the hardcover. <br /> Curtis stated the rain garden would slow the water runoff. <br /> Baron stated the rain garden is a collection point for runoff on the property and allows the water to drain <br /> into the soil and not into the lake. <br /> Winkey inquired whether the applicant would be constructing a rain garden in connection with this <br /> application. <br /> PAGE 33 <br />