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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, October 18,2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (Bill and Robin Grierson, Continued) <br /> Leslie stated one of the questions in Staff's report is whether there is a hardship associated with the <br /> fact that this property has lakeshore on two sides. Leslie stated if it is assumed that the lake was not <br /> on the front side of the house and that this was a single lakeshore property,what effectively would <br /> happen is the 0-75' west would stay as is and the 0-75' east would become a part of the 75'-250' zone. <br /> Leslie pointed out under that scenario the allowed hardcover would be 0 percent in the 0-75' west, <br /> 1,346 feet in the 0-75 east now reclassified as 75-250', and 1,190 in the 75'-250',which allows for a <br /> total of 2,536. Leslie noted the current hardcover is 4,232, which is substantially over the amount that <br /> would be allowed. <br /> Leslie inquired if this property was any other lakeshore property, whether an expansion of the <br /> footprint would be allowed. <br /> Jurgens stated in his view the hardcover does seem to be excessive, and inquired whether the <br /> applicants have explored the option of adding onto the front of the house. <br /> Hansen indicated the client would prefer not to add onto the front of the house to minimize the impact <br /> on the neighbors. <br /> Curtis stated an addition off the front would also encroach on the side yard setback, which is currently <br /> conforming at ten feet. <br /> Grierson indicated she is not interested in adding to the front of the house due to the impact on the <br /> neighbors. Grierson stated if the addition were constructed in the back, it would not impact any of the <br /> neighbors. <br /> Fritzler stated the proposed 51 percent is excessive in his view and that he would like to see the size of <br /> the addition reduced along with removal of the patio pavers. <br /> Grierson stated the home is unique given the fact that it is 100 years old,but that there are also a <br /> number of inadequacies with the structure. Grierson indicated they have spoken to a number of <br /> builders who have suggested tearing down the structure and constructing new. Grierson stated she <br /> would like to retain the character of the current residence but make it more efficient for today's world. <br /> Fritzler inquired whether the height of the garage would be raised. <br /> Grierson indicated she does not believe so. <br /> Hansen stated some bigger floor trusses would be installed in the garage. <br /> Fritzler noted currently the garage does not have an 8-foot door. <br /> Hansen stated it is a 7-foot garage door. <br /> PAGE 28 <br />