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� K , ,.�: . . � _ <br /> . MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLAI�TNING CONlMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 20,2007 <br /> 6:00 dclock p.m. ' <br /> (#07-3262 Alexander Design Group, Continued) <br /> Rahn inquired what the hardcover would be. . <br /> Curtis stated based upon the applicants' latest submittal,the hardcover would remain at 27.3 by <br /> removing soine driveway and reconfiguring their proposal. <br /> Rahn stated the proposed building additions totally max out the height and that, in his opinion,is not a <br /> good idea to do that this close to the lake. Rahn indicated he would like to see a side elevation of the <br /> existing house and the proposed house. Rahn stated it appears the first floor would be higher and the <br /> roof would be higher but that he would like to see a drawing depicting how much taller the new <br /> addition would be as compared to the existing roofline. <br /> Kempf stated he is in agreement with Chair Rahn and that it would have a visual impact from the lake. <br /> Kempf stated he would like to see the house pushed back, which probably is not going to happen. <br /> Zullo inquired whether the deck would be reconstructed. <br /> Alexander stated the deck would be left as is and that they would not be adding to it. <br /> Gaffron noted there was a variance granted for the deck a number of years aga <br /> Chair Rahn opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Rahn closed the.public hearing at 8:38 p.m. <br /> Alexander inquired if the height were decreased,how the Planning Commission would deal with Staff <br /> de�ning it as three stories. <br /> Gaffron suggested the roof be reduced slightly,which would help to decrease the visual massing of the <br /> structure. <br /> Rahn stated he is not sure how the seven feet ceiling height impacts the six foot in the ground. <br /> Gaffron stated a seven-foot ceiling height would be considered substandard by most people. <br /> Gaffron stated the new ordinance deals with what percentage the new perimeter is exposed six feet or <br /> more, and b.y that definition,not enough of the basement is in the ground for this to be considered a <br /> basement and would therefore be considered a story. <br /> Rahn inquired whether this is a walkout. . <br /> Alexander stated it is not. <br /> PAGE 23 <br />