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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, January 20, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#03-2965 SENNES DESIGN BUILD INC. ON BEHALF OF FRANZ AND <br /> KERSTEN JEVNE, 819 BROWN ROAD NORTH,VARIANCE—Continued) <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth noted that the existing west side of the house is buffered by pines <br /> and she questioned where the driveway to the north would be placed. <br /> Gaffron pointed out that the northerly drive would likely be close to the north boundary <br /> line. <br /> While she did not have a difficult time accepting the proposal, Hawn stated that she viewed <br /> it as a total rebuild, and asked if the Commission would be setting any precedent by <br /> allowing them to reuse the existing foundation. <br /> Fritzler concurred. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth stated that she could endorse the proposal, since the northerly <br /> driveway next door will be along the applicant's north property line. <br /> Gaffron pointed out that if the applicants find that they can't save the existing foundation, <br /> the basis for the proposal is gone, and they will have to adhere to the zoning for new <br /> construction. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth indicated that the Commission would need an engineer's report to <br /> confirm the stability of the foundation before proceeding, in order to be consistent. She <br /> stated that the approval could be based upon the engineer's report. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth moved,Hawn seconded,to recommend approval of <br /> Application#03-2965, Sennes Design Build Inc. on behalf of Franz and Kersten <br /> Jevne, 819 Brown Road North, granting approval of the side setback variance,to <br /> allow a side setback of 24.1' where 30' is required, in order to construct an expanded <br /> one-story garage with bonus room, on the existing foundation with the following <br /> stipulations: All construction within the substandard setback shall be within the <br /> height and bulk envelopes shown on the approved plan and that an engineer's report <br /> will be completed to confirm the stability of the foundation before proceeding to City <br /> Council.VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> (#8)#04-2967 SHARON RAE GUIMOND,2900 WATERTOWN ROAD, <br /> CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE (7:38-7:48 P.M.) <br /> Sharon Guimond, the Applicant, and her son, Matthew, were present. <br /> Curtis explained that the applicant requests a variance to allow an oversized accessory <br /> structure 1500 s.f., (30'x 50' pole barn) where 1200 s.f. is allowed on a 2 acre lot and a <br /> conditional use permit to construct the oversized accessory building on the through lot. She <br /> PAGE 14 of 53 <br />