04/16/2007 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COIVIlVIISSION MEETING Monday,Apri116,2007 � 6:00 o'clock p.m. , (#07-3277 Albin and Susan Nelson, Continued) Nelson stated they would need to remove one tree for sure and possibly one other tree,but that the lot has a number of trees. Kroeger inquired whether there is still an issue with the accessory structure. Nelson stated they are willing to relocate the accessory structure. Turner asked what the dimension of the eating area addition would be. Nelson stated the width is 15' and the entire addition is 15' x 36'. Nelson indicated the deck is 15' 6". Chair Kempf opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. Rice inquired whether Staff's recommendations have changed given9the revisions to the plan. Turner stated she would leave it up to the Planning Commission. . c Kroeger noted there has been a significant change in the encroachment. ' Zullo stated in her view the applicant has made some positive changes to the encroachment and that she would not have a problem approving the application as presently proposed. Kempf commented in his view there is a fair amount of space available on this lot that could be utilized to avoid the need for a variance and that it comes down to the design. � Zullo pointed out that the main reason for the design probably relates to the interior layout of the house. Kroeger inquired whether there would be a four-car garage. � Nelson stated that area is for storage and is not for a fourth car. Zullo stated she is fine with the application given the practicality of where the addition is located. Zullo inquired whether the neighbor to the rear is present tonight to comment on this project. � � Kempf noted there were no comments during the public comment period. Nelson indicated she did send a letter to that neighbor but has not heard from them. PAGE 17