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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 /> (#04-3066 WILLIAM AND ANITA ROUSE,CONTINUED) <br /> Rouse stated the eight-foot walls are located on the backside of the house up above the two windows and <br /> would remain at eight foot,with the same load-bearing wall going down the middle of the house being <br /> utilized. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the house is being demolished down to the cap. <br /> Rouse stated no walls would be removed, with two-foot walls being added on top of the eight-foot walls. <br /> Rouse indicated the walls are presently 2' by 4' and would be made into 2' by 6'. <br /> Rahn inquired whether an engineer is designing the walls. <br /> Rouse stated there is. <br /> Rahn pointed out as a result of the addition of the two-foot wall,there would be a hinge in the wall. <br /> Rouse indicated he is aware of that and that every third 2' by 4' would be continuous. <br /> Bremer commented this is similar to a property being rebuilt currently on Shadywood. Bremer noted the <br /> Planning Commission did allow the property owners in that instance to remove the roof of a rambler and <br /> construct a second floor. Bremer stated it is a tough call at times to decide whether this is a rebuild or a <br /> remodel. <br /> Rouse stated financially he considers it a remodel. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the two-story area is in a conforming location. <br /> Curtis stated there is one portion encroaching into the 0-75' zone, with the deck remaining as well. <br /> Rahn noted the encroachment is due to erosion. <br /> Rouse stated there would be no addition within the encroachment. Rouse stated one side of the house was <br /> built in the early 1900's, with the other side of the house being constructed in 1984. Rouse indicated the <br /> addition is going over the house that was built later. <br /> Rahn inquired whether there is a door on the side of the house that abuts the alley. <br /> Rouse stated there is not. Rouse indicated there are steps off the deck in that area. <br /> Leslie noted there is a substantial amount of hardcover on the lot, and questioned if this would be <br /> considered a rebuild,would the amount of hardcover be approved. <br /> PAGE 23 <br />