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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> - Monday,April 17,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3189 Terry and Suzanne Johnson, Continued) <br /> The applicants requested their application be voted on. <br /> Rahn moved,Jurgens seconded,to recommend denial of Application#06-3189,Terry and Suzanne <br /> Johnson,543 Park Lane,granting of lot area,lot width,hardcover,side setback, average lakeshore <br /> setback,and structural coverage variances. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> 3. #06-3179 TOM RADKE,3424 EASTLAKE STREET,VARIANCE,6:33 P.M.—7:12 P.M. <br /> Margaret Radke,Applicant,was present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicants did appear at the March Planning Commission meeting where the application <br /> was tabled with a recommendation that the amount of hardcover of this lot be reduced. The applicants <br /> have made some reductions and are not requesting a hardcover variance in the 75'-250' setback for 34.6 <br /> percent hardcover in order to construct a new patio with a pergola and a covered front entry. <br /> Planning Staff continues to recommend denial of the hardcover variance as proposed,and recommends <br /> approval of the existing non-approved hardcover. <br /> Radke indicated they have attempted to reduce the hardcover as much as possible by removing a portion <br /> of the sidewalk and portions of the deck. Radke noted the current home does not have a basement,which <br /> limits their storage. Radke stated in her opinion there is not a way to reduce the driveway except remove <br /> the three large pine trees in the area or by obtaining an easement from her neighbors. <br /> Radke pointed out the house exceeds the amount of structural coverage that was approved in 1985 and <br /> that if they were to meet the requirement set forth in the resolution,they would only be allowed 100 feet <br /> for a patio and sidewalk. <br /> Radke stated they did invite all the Planning Commission members and City Council members to visit <br /> their property. <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Rahn closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. <br /> Rahn stated it is difficult to approve anything further based on the previous resolution approved by the <br /> City,noting that specific language in the resolution states that no further hardcover would be allowed <br /> unless other hardcover were removed. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />