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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, August 16, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-3046 Robert and Brenda MacDonald, <br /> Leslie questioned if it was assumed that the applicant was not interested in reducing hardcover and it <br /> was also assumed that this garage had collapsed or had deteriorated to the point where it needed to be <br /> destroyed,Leslie inquired whether that would have been a valid remedy. Leslie inquired whether <br /> another alternative remedy if the applicant does not wish to reduce hardcover elsewhere would be to <br /> remove the garage. <br /> Kelley stated if the Planning Commission would like to discuss the hardcover,he would suggest <br /> tabling it until the next meeting to give him an opportunity to speak with city staff and his client. <br /> Bremer stated the applicant could also relocate the garage. <br /> Fritzler inquired when the existing garage was removed,whether the electrical service in the walls was <br /> removed. <br /> MacDonald indicated the new garage has the same electrical panel and the same wiring. <br /> Fritzler inquired whether new wiring exists in the walls or the old wiring and whether the old light <br /> switches and outlets were replaced. <br /> MacDonald stated the old panel was utilized in the new garage and probably the wire running to the <br /> garage is still there. MacDonald stated he is unsure about the switches. <br /> Fritzler suggested the applicant check the panel to see if there is a sticker in there for the new <br /> electrical to show that it has been inspected. Fritzler commented in his view the new wiring points to <br /> a rebuild rather than a remodel, and that in his opinion this is a tear-down and a rebuild. <br /> MacDonald inquired what would happen if the garage were relocated so it no longer encroached. <br /> Bremer stated in her view a hardcover analysis would still be done. <br /> Rahn stated if a foot and a half were cut off the garage, a variance would no longer be required. <br /> Gundlach indicated typically in new construction where there is excessive hardcover,the City requires <br /> the property owner to remove hardcover in the amount of what they are adding. Gundlach noted this <br /> garage was rebuilt over existing hardcover and that the City, in cases where the hardcover is well over <br /> the amount allowed,have required additional hardcover to be removed. <br /> Rahn concurred it may be a good idea to table this application to give the applicant some time to <br /> consider his options for reducing hardcover on the lot. <br /> Bremer stated she would prefer a target number be given to the applicant. <br /> Gundlach indicated the original request was for the 30 percent hardcover to continue with a bigger <br /> PAGE 23 <br />