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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> - MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (10. #04-3009 JAMES AND DARCY LOFFLER,Continued) <br /> back from the lake to reduce driveway surface produces very restricted lake views due to the shape and length <br /> of the lot. <br /> Bremer asked Gaffron how the newest survey information affects the lot coverage and hardcover percentages. <br /> Gaffron indicated there is a difference of about 150 s.f. for lot coverage. He estimated that hardcover <br /> percentages may be similar to those included in the May 12, 2004 Staff Report which is still about 1100 s.f. <br /> less than proposed. <br /> Chair Mabusth suggested the applicant consider the City's minimum standards for hardcover in order to <br /> reduce their proposed hardcover. <br /> Rahn pointed out the plan shows a 13' driveway width and turn around seems excessive deep like more for <br /> parking use. Both of these features could be reduced to reach the hardcover standard. <br /> Fritzler asked if straightening the driveway would improve the hardcover percentages. <br /> Gaffron summarized the affects of a number of the suggestions such as tapering and narrowing the driveway, <br /> reducing the turn-around area, and moving it next to the garage would reduce the hardcover percentage. It was <br /> discussed whether a detached or attached garage would be a positive hardcover feature; it was a consensus the <br /> attached garage was more in keeping with the neighborhood construction. <br /> Bremer indicated the Planning Commission members are sticklers on maintaining the 15%lot coverage by <br /> structure percentage and asked if the applicant could reduce the structure size to conform to the standard. <br /> Mr. Loffler responded they had already reduced the structure size to the 15%lot coverage standard but the <br /> recent survey measurements reduced the lot size so the lot coverage percentage increased. He indicated they <br /> were willing to reduce the structure size to meet the 15% lot coverage standard. <br /> Gaffron clarified the Planning Commission needed to determine the percentages acceptable for hardcover <br /> based on the need for a back-up apron, for lot coverage based on the lot shape, and if some variance credit <br /> should be given for moving the structure back from the existing house site at about 55' to the 75' lot setback <br /> standard. <br /> Fritzler commented that moving the structure further back by 10' or 15' does not have a big impact. <br /> Rahn stating he believed the house is already sitting far back of the average lakeshore setback. and does not <br /> need to be further back. He summarized that a square footage number is needed,that the lot coverage by <br /> structure percentage should be 15 %with a minimal width driveway before a Planning Commission <br /> recommendation can be made. <br /> Chair Mabusth concurred with Rahn, indicating the matter should be tabled until further information is <br /> returned to the Planning Commission. <br /> Mr. Loffler asked if the Planning Commission would make a recommendation based on the surveyor' <br /> measurement as of today. He stated that based on the surveyor's figures he would accept 15%lot coverage for <br /> the structure and will minimize and reduce hardcover. <br /> Page 22 of 40 <br />