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MINUTES OF THE <br /> - ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 20,2006 <br /> (#06-3179 THOMAS AND MARGARET RADKE,CONTINUED) <br /> Jurgens stated he is unsure of the legal ramifications regarding dividing up the outlot and that it�is up to <br /> the three properly owners to pursue that if that is something they desire to do but that the Planning <br /> Commission cannot take that into consideration at this time. <br /> h� <br /> Kempf stated it appears that subdividing the outlot would not help with the hardcover calculation since <br /> there is hardcover also in that area that would need to be included in the calculation. <br /> Radke inquired where the other hardcover is located on the outlot. <br /> Gaffron illustrated on the overhead the access road and pointed out that there might be a higher hardcover <br /> number if the outlot is included in the calculation. . <br /> Radke inquired how the other properties on Eastlake Street have obtained variances for hardcover. Radke <br /> stated they have followed the due process that the City has requested and it seems as though they are <br /> being punished. <br /> Rahn stated the last residence on Eastlake Street was new construction on a relatively small lot., <br /> Gaffron stated the lots in this area all have a 75-foot setback and that the majority of the lots are 100 feet <br /> deep. Gaffron stated in order for those property owners to be away from the creek,they are forced to <br /> have a larger percentage of hardcover in the 75'-250' zone and the 250'-500' zone. Gaffron stated in his <br /> opinion comparing the other lots on Eastlake Street is like comparing apples and oranges and that the lots <br /> on Casco Point are more similar to this lot. <br /> Rahn stated there are a number of areas depicted on the survey that could be reduced. Rahn stated the <br /> width of the driveway and the turnaround could be reduced to 5'by 10' and that the pavers could be <br /> reduced. Rahn stated in order to grant a variance a hardship needs to be demonstrated and that in his <br /> opinion there is not a hardship here. Rahn stated in his opinion the 31 percent hardcover limit that was <br /> granted in the past is reasonable. <br /> Bremer stated the entry in the front is an important addition,noting that the City Council has approved a <br /> number of covered enhyways in the recent past due to safety concerns. Bremer stated she would also <br /> approve the pergola in the back,but that she would like to see the overall hardcover on the lot reduced in <br /> conjunction with that addition. Bremer recommended half of the turnaround be removed as well as <br /> reducing the width of the driveway. <br /> Radke stated they have a significant problem with turning around in their driveway without hitting the <br /> tree and rock in that area and that they have erected posts during the winter,which routinely get mowed <br /> down by the cars. Radke stated by reducing the width of the driveway,they would be making it nearly <br /> impossible for people to turn around. Radke stated they would be willing to remove that Y portion of the <br /> sidewalk. � <br /> PAGE 10 <br />