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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 /> (#04-3010 Theodore Capra, continued) <br /> reduce hardcover. The applicant has submitted a number of plans that have included both an attached <br /> garage and a detached garage as well as relocating the residence closer to the road but has been unable <br /> to reduce the proposed hardcover to 25 percent. <br /> The Planning Commission reviewed an overhead of the proposed footprint. Gundlach indicated the <br /> applicant is proposing to construct a two and a half story residence consisting of a house footprint of <br /> 2288 square feet with an attached 720 square feet three-car garage and with the proposed hardcover at <br /> 30 percent. Gundlach noted the amount of proposed hardcover has been reduced slightly from the <br /> previous plan. Gundlach stated the revised plan has the same basic footprint, smaller deck, smaller <br /> garage, and no porch. The existing detached garage located by the road and the shed will be removed <br /> as part of the construction. <br /> Capra noted at the last Planning Commission meeting he had indicated in his opinion the small road <br /> at the back of his property was a hardship. Capra indicated the road was in existence at the time he <br /> purchased the property. Capra stated he has met all of the City's requirements except for the <br /> hardcover and that in his opinion being required to reduce the size of the house is penalizing him. <br /> Capra indicated he has revised his plans to the point where the proposed residence is not what he <br /> would like to construct. Capra indicated he understands the need to limit hardcover along the lake in <br /> an effort to reduce runoff,but he is unable to reduce the amount of hardcover being proposed. <br /> Capra pointed out the property at 1740 Shadywood Road was allowed 38 or 39 percent hardcover,and <br /> requested the Planning Commission reconsider his application. Capra suggested the City consider <br /> increasing the amount of hardcover allowed within the City to 30 percent. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Rahn stated he understands how the applicant feels. <br /> Capra stated he does not feel the proposed residence is out of line for that lot and that the lot would be <br /> improved with the new construction. <br /> Bremer stated to her recollection the lot located on Shadywood is a very narrow lot. <br /> Capra noted the lot is 82 feet. Capra stated that property owner was also aware of the road but yet the <br /> Planning Commission determined a hardship existed. <br /> Gundlach indicated that the property the applicant is referring to had over half of its acreage located in <br /> the 0-75' zone,which was the primary basis for granting the variance. <br /> Capra indicated he is aware that he is not comparing apples to apples. <br /> Bremer commented there are many examples where the Planning Commission has required applicants <br /> to reduce the amount of hardcover to 25 percent on lots that are similar to Mr. Capra's. Bremer <br /> indicated the City Council is the final authority. <br /> PAGE 4 <br />