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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 17,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3146 Mark and Pamela Palm,Continued) <br /> include existing and proposed grading that the City Engineer can review and comment on prior to <br /> approval of any variance. <br /> Staff recommends denial of the request as submitted. The applicant should be directed to move the <br /> garage closer to the road to reduce driveway hardcover,reduce the garage to a standard 24' by 24' two car <br /> garage that would only require a 10 foot side yard setback,meet the required 10 foot setback, and provide <br /> a grading plan for City Engineer review and approval. The Planning Commission may also want to <br /> consider further hardcover reductions as deemed necessary. <br /> The applicant had nothing to add to Staff's report. <br /> Brennan indicated the applicant is willing to work within the recommendations of the Staff and that some <br /> of the concepts are workable. Brennan stated a reduction in the size of the structure would not be <br /> workable but that he would be willing to relocate the garage closer to the street,bring in some fill,and <br /> reduce the incline. <br /> Brennan stated he is unsure whether the 10-foot side yard setback would allow proper negotiation into the <br /> garage if the garage were located closer to the street. Brennan indicated relocation of the structure would <br /> eliminate the structure from the 250' setback and greatly reduce the amount of hardcover in that zone on <br /> the site. Brennan stated this would be beneficial especially in light of the runoff issues that have been <br /> raised. <br /> Brennan stated the applicant would like a functional garage for both vehicles and storage and is agreeable <br /> to working with the City to reducing hardcover on the lot. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the applicant would be revising his plans. Rahn noted the Planning Commission <br /> is only able to act on what is before them. <br /> Brennan stated the setback requirement would change if the garage is relocated but that they would be <br /> requesting a variance to the side yard setback. Brennan stated his comments tonight are in response to <br /> Staff's comments. Brennan indicated the area above the vehicles would be attic storage and not living <br /> space. <br /> Rahn noted the height of the building would only be eight feet. <br /> Brennan stated a drop-down staircase is more dangerous than a built-in staircase but that there is not <br /> enough room to construct an interior staircase. <br /> Rahn questioned whether the garage would still be side loading. <br /> Brennan stated it would be. <br /> Rahn questioned whether the turning radius would change if the garage were relocated. <br /> PAGE 16 <br />