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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 /> Rahn stated he also has a garage similar to what was proposed by Kempf and that the exterior stairway <br /> was dangerous and finally eliminated. <br /> Bremer stated she would like to see the side yard setback met and a smaller footprint. <br /> Palm stated the need to back out of the garage was the reason for the change. <br /> Brennan stated given the fact that it was approved at a 24' by 34',the smaller footprint would improve <br /> upon the impervious surface situation. Brennan stated the Palms are willing to work with the City in <br /> regard to Staff's recommendations. <br /> Bremer stated in her view the current plan probably would not receive a favorable recommendation and <br /> that it garage would need to be reduced. Bremer stated she would be agreeable to approve what was <br /> previously approved. <br /> Brennan stated the old application was approved with a five-foot setback,which did reduce the hardcover <br /> slightly. Brennan indicated the new proposal is to relocate the driveway further forward, which would <br /> reduce the hardcover more substantially but would require a five-foot setback to make the garage <br /> accessible and functional. <br /> Rahn suggested the applicant work with Staff to see if some of these issues could be resolved. Rahn <br /> recommended trying to eliminate the side yard setback variance completely. <br /> Leslie moved,Bremer seconded,to table Application#05-3146,Mark and Pamela Palm, 1447 Park <br /> Drive,to allow the applicant time to revise his plan. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> (Recess taken from 8:07 p.m.—8:17 p.m.) <br /> 6. #05-3157 MARTHA T.MASON ON BEHALF OF SARA MOOS,2160 WEBBER HILLS <br /> ROAD,VARIANCE, 8:17 P.M.—8:37 P.M. <br /> Martha Mason, Architect, and Sara Moos, Applicant,were present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a front yard setback variance in order to construct an addition to <br /> the home resulting in additional home and garage square footage maintaining the existing substandard <br /> front setback line of the home as well as construct an open pergola near the front entrance within the <br /> 50-foot front yard setback. The applicant has proposed a 12' by 32.3' addition to the east portion of the <br /> existing home,resulting in additional living space and a second story expansion above a portion of the <br /> existing garage to accommodate a new master bath. The home is currently set back 44.4 feet from the <br /> front property line and the proposed additions would continue along the same front line of the house <br /> resulting in a setback of 43.9 feet due to the slight angle of the home. <br /> PAGE 18 <br />