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. 1VIINUTES OF THE <br /> � ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION � <br /> Tuesday,February 20,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3254 MetroBuilding,Continued) _ <br /> The existing home is situated almost entirely lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line. It <br /> appears that due to the unique lot shapes, existing vegetation,and orientation to the lake and the <br /> topo�aphy of the homes,there may not be much lake view impact from the existing home. The <br /> proposal includes removing the existing home down to the cap of foundation and rebuilding on that <br /> existing foundation. The applicant has revised rooflines of the northern portion of the home in an <br /> ' effort to reduce the impact the home will have on the views of the lake enjoyed by the neighbors to the . <br /> north. In addition,the applicant has reduced the lakeside decks so that there will be less of an impact <br /> on the existing substandard lake setback. The proposed new structural additions are on the street side <br /> of the home with the exception of the proposed deck and the proposed porch. <br /> Staff feels that the applicant's desire to reuse the foundation,keep the location of the home the same, <br /> and keep the large in-ground pool is driving the request for the variances.While the applicant has <br /> proposed to remove what appears to be a great deal of concrete within the 0-75 foot and 75-250 foot <br /> zones,their proposed hardcover removals are not significant enough to justify the additional structural <br /> and nonstructural hardcover being proposed. <br /> Staff also feels that the excessive hardcover levels within the 75-250 foot zone on this property, <br /> existing and proposed, are unreasonable. There are a number of additional hardcover(and structural <br /> hardcover)removals which could result in a conforming 75-250 foot zone. Additionally, Staff feels <br /> . tliat as the existing home is essentially being rebuilt from the foundation up,there may be merit in � � <br /> building an entirely new home in a conforming location. <br /> The applicant has two garages,a large driveway, and the parking area adjacent to both,a very large <br /> pool, and considerable paved areas around the home. While the removal of the plastic under the <br /> � landscape rock is an improvement, it is a required compoiient of hardcover review and cannot be <br /> considered a net reduction. Staff feels that there are more opportunities for hardcover reductions both <br /> within the 0-75 foot and in the 75-250 foot zones. <br /> Further,the existing home encroaches up to seven feet into the 75-foot zone. While there is little to be <br /> done about this encroachment, staff does not feel that it is appropriate to allow further encroachment. <br /> Rahn inquired whether there is more hardcover being proposed now than what was proposed in <br /> January. � <br /> Leintz stated the new hardcover numbers should be less and that the surveyor did not include some � <br /> hardcover that was removed. Leintz stated the hardcover should be 985 square feet. Leintz stated <br /> since the last meeting they have reviewed what was required to make the house functionable. On the <br /> north side there is a deck with a spiral staircase and screen porch. The porch and deck have been <br /> reduced and a portion of the concrete removed. Leintz pointed out there is also some other existing <br /> concrete that would be removed. <br /> Leintz stated raising the elevation of the house would help to reduce the grade of the driveway. The <br /> rock and plastic has been removed. Leintz stated the owners have indicated if the application is not <br /> approved, they would basically just remodel the interior of the house and leave the outside as is. <br /> PAGE 7 <br />
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