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MINUTES OF THE • <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, June 18, 2007 , <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (4.#07-3290 BENJAMIN SACHS.FOR DRK FAMILY ASSOCIATION, Continued) <br /> front of the garage could be done while maintaining access to the garages,Mr. Sachs feels that the <br /> driveway is difficult to maneuver as it is and objects to the driveway removals. <br /> Turner stated that staff would recommend approval of a more limited hardcover variance to allow: <br /> 1. Existing hardcover within the 250-500' zone � <br /> 2. Existing hardcover within the 75-250' zone except; the weed control fabric under the beds <br /> and a portion of the driveway <br /> 3. Existing hardcover within the 0-75' zone if the City Engineer determines the fabric under <br /> the riprap is necessary for its functionality <br /> 4. And additional hardcover in the 75-250' zone to allow reconfiguration and expansion of <br /> the existing deck to make the smaller deck more usable and provide a walkway between <br /> � the two decks if the Commission determines appropriate. <br /> Mr. Sachs summarized his request by stating that, as he has proposed it,the new hardcover above <br /> ground is 190 s.f. to connect the two decks so that his wife,who cannot get around easily,can <br /> move from the two decks without having to go through the whole house.He maintained that he is <br /> willing to remove 400 s.f. of coverage and that he bought the home in this state and has done <br /> nothing to contribute to the overages on hardcover. Sachs stated that what he is proposing is mostly <br /> over existing hardcover and it appears to him that the City is `double dipping' iri its calculations. <br /> Kroger stated that,no matter what,the weed control fabric must come out and it is at that point the <br /> calculations for hardcover can be made. � . <br /> Sachs stated that the only change he has made to the home since purchasing it was to put in some <br /> steps to access the lake safely,which were allowed on the steep slope.He stated that the <br /> discrepancies in the calculations have been aclrnowledged in the application as something that <br /> might have occurred by the way in which calculations are done these days or human error. <br /> Zullo stated that,while she understood the need to connect the decks as he had explained, she <br /> questioned to the degree in which they should be enlarged. She felt the connection could be <br /> accomplished at a smaller scale, and felt this would be more appropriate. She commented that she <br /> believed the fabric under the riprap was a necessary allowance. <br /> Winer pointed out that with the removal of 1,800 s.f. of plastic,the size of the deck could then be <br /> more readily determined. <br /> Kroger concurred, stating that more of a catwalk could be constructed to connect the two decks,in • <br /> addition,he would expect the fabric be removed and that the applicant considers narrowing the <br /> driveway. <br /> Sachs stated that he could not narrow the driveway, as it is too difficult to navigate now. � <br /> Zullo stated that she could not support the application as presented to grant a larger deck when a <br /> smaller one could achieve the same result. She indicated that a small deck connection over the <br /> existing room below would be acceptable. <br /> PAGE 3 of 8 <br />