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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 15,2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 9. #04-3066 WILLIAM AND ANITA ROUSE,4051 HIGHWOOD ROAD—VARIANCES, <br /> 8:13 p.m.—8:46 p.m. <br /> William Rouse, Applicant,was present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicants are requesting a side setback variance in order to reorient the roof of the house <br /> and the garage within the 10' side setback and are also requesting a lake setback variance in order to add a <br /> second story over a portion of the existing home within 75' of the ordinary high water level. Curtis noted <br /> although the applicants are not requesting hardcover variances,they are proposing some reductions in <br /> hardcover as part of this application. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the side setback and the lake setback variances as requested in conjunction <br /> with the removal of hardcover within the 0-75' and 75'-250' setback zones as the Planning Commission <br /> deems appropriate. Staff finds there is a hardship given the location of the existing home and garage with <br /> respect to the 10' side and 75' lake setbacks. Curtis noted the existing home at one time did meet the 75' <br /> lake setback requirement prior to some erosion that has occurred on the property. <br /> Rouse had nothing to add to Staffs report. <br /> Rahn called for public comments. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Leslie inquired what the value of the improvements is relative to the value of the house. Leslie <br /> questioned whether this should be considered a rebuild or new construction. <br /> Curtis indicated she does not know the value of the improvements and that Staff is viewing it as a <br /> remodel and addition. <br /> Rouse stated they are adding up above the east side of the house and basically taking a one-story rambler <br /> and making it a story and a half cape cod. Rouse indicated two bedrooms would be constructed above the <br /> east side,with the roofline being changed to meet the upper story. <br /> Fritzler inquired whether there is presently a room upstairs. <br /> Rouse indicated there is not. <br /> Fritzler inquired whether the first floor ceilings are being raised as part of this project. <br /> Rouse indicated a portion of the ceiling on the first floor is being raised to ten feet and part of it is <br /> remaining at eight foot. <br /> Rahn inquired where the eight-foot walls are located. <br /> PAGE 22 <br />