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' MINUTES OF THE � <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMMISSION � � <br /> Tuesday,February 20,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3259 Lake Country Builders, Continued) <br /> Rahn stated he would like to see further reductions in the hardcover and that he is not in favor of the <br /> front yard setback. <br /> Kroeger stated when hardships are demonstrated,the City has granted variances to hardcover. <br /> Jacobson stated if the addition is moved to the back or to the side,they would end up with a footprint <br /> that is similar to what exists. Jacobson inquired�whether there would still be a discussion of rebuild, <br /> new construction or remodel if they relocate the addition. Jacobson stated he would like better <br /> direction from the Planning Commission on that item. <br /> - Rahn stated if a new builder is hired each time the plan changes,there likely would be a lot of round- <br /> about and that he understands the builder would like to have consistent direction. Rahn stated the <br /> Planning Commission has provided direction to the previous builder. <br /> Kroeger noted this is the first time a front setback and a side setback have been requested and that <br /> previously it was largely a hardcover issue. <br /> . Kempf stated the City's review of lakeshore rebuilds shows that for lots consisting of 16,000 to 24,000 <br /> square feet, only two of six properties were granted variances in excess of 25 percent. Kempf stated if <br /> the foundation is relocated away from the road,the question is whether the applicants would be held to <br /> the 25 percent hardcover or whether they would be allowed 28 percent. <br /> Jacobson stated that is what he would like to know. Jacobson stated in his experience as a former <br /> planning commissioner,variance requests are not predetermined by previous variances and that they <br /> stand alone on their merit. Jacobson stated it is tempting to look at other properties and what has been <br /> approved but that is not always productive. Jacobson stated in looking at this project on its own merit, � <br /> the hardcover will more than likely end up at 28 percent. <br /> Rahn stated he might be willing to allow the 28 percent if the front setback encroachment is removed. <br /> Zullo stated there are other areas that hardcover could possibly be reduced. Zullo stated in her view <br /> the setback from the road is one of the main issues. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the applicants would like the Planning Commission to vote on the application <br /> or to table the application. <br /> Jacobson stated he would like his application to move forward in the process as efficiently as possible. <br /> Gaffron stated if there is going to be a redesign,unless it is very basic,it should come back before the <br /> Planning Commission and that in his opinion there are other areas where the hardcover could be <br /> removed. <br /> Rahn stated there are a number of design issues that could be considered. <br /> PAGE 18 <br />