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MINUTES OF TIiE <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMMISSION _ � <br /> Tuesday,February 20, 2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3259 Lake Country Builders,Continued) � • <br /> from the shore and its patio is 63 feet from the shore. The pool extends past the average <br /> lakeshore setback. It is Staff's assumption that grade level.pools at that time were not <br /> considered as an average setback encroachment but today they are. � <br /> Gaffron recommended the Planning Commission provide direction to the applicants and then table the <br /> application for appropriate revisions and/or additional information. . <br /> Smolik stated he did spend some time discussing with Planner Gaffron options for remodeling the <br /> house and whether that would be feasible. Smolik pointed out the mechanical room currently is <br /> difficult to reach during the winter months,which would be rectified with this project. <br /> Smolik stated they are attempting to remodel the structure to comply with existing codes and to reduce <br /> the hardcover on the lot. Smolik stated they have considered a number of different approaches to this <br /> project and that he has reviewed the project with both neighbors. <br /> Smolik stated by leaving the footprint where it is,it keeps the houses in line and is not out of character <br /> . with the rest of the neighborhood. <br /> Chair Rahn opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. <br /> There were no comments regarding this application. � <br /> Chair Rahn closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. <br /> Zullo stated she would like to see the house located further back from the road to get it closer to the <br /> 30-foot setback. <br /> Winer inquired what happened with the previous proposal. <br /> Gaffron stated the original proposal for a new house was tabled by the City Council and that the <br /> applicants have chosen to go with a new developer and remodel the existing siructure. <br /> Kempf noted the previous developer had requested the Planning Commission to deny the application <br /> so he could proceed forward to the City Council to gain their input on the proposal. <br /> 7acobson stated the pool was there at the time the Gangstees purchased the property and that at the <br /> time the poo] was originally installed,it could very well have met the setbacks and that the laws on <br /> how the setback is measured from the lake could have changed. Jacobson stated the Gangstees would <br /> like to retain the pool since it is an important feature of their property. . <br /> Jacobson commented he is not fully aware of everything that went on in the previous application and <br /> that what was proposed earlier was a new house and not a rebuild. Jacobson stated what they are <br /> PAGE 16 <br />