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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 15,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3197 GRANT AND JULIE JOHNSON,CONTINUED) <br /> Turner stated the amount of hardcover proposed is more than the average of 27.9 percent hardcover <br /> allowed for lots with 10,000 to 15,000 square feet within the 75-250' foot hardcover zone. This average <br /> includes properties with part of the hardcover within the 250-500' zone,which is allowed more <br /> hardcover. <br /> Planni.ng Staff recommends approval of the lot area and lot width variances as requested,subject to the <br /> retaining wall being placed at least five feet from the adj acent property line. If the Planning <br /> Commission finds the proposed hardcover acceptable,the Planning Staff recomxnends approval of the <br /> hardcover variance. <br /> Planning Staff also recommends approval of the conditional use permit for land alteration within the <br /> 75-foot shoreland zone. <br /> Johnson noted the driveway has been reduced to the minimum standards of the City but that they would <br /> like to perhaps increase the width of the driveway to nine feet up by the garage. Johnson inquired <br /> whether they could be granted a hardcover variance for an amount under 30 percent rather than a <br /> specified amount. � <br /> � Rahn questioned whether it is necessary to have storage under the garage and that perhaps that area <br /> should be utilized for drainage. Rahn stated in his view there should be a minimum of five feet between <br /> the retaining wall and the property line. Rahn stated he does not have any other issues with this <br /> application. <br /> Bremer commented she feels this house will be a good improvement to the neighborhood. <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing at 9:04 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Rahn closed the public hearing at 9:04 p.m. <br /> Jurgens inquired about the average setback line. <br /> Gaffron stated the points of the neighboring houses that place the average setback line closest to the lake <br /> would be used. <br /> Jurgens concurred that the retaining wall should be relocated five feet off the property line. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the applicant is okay with relocating the retaining wall. <br /> Johnson stated he is willing to relocate the retaining wall five feet off the property line. <br /> PAGE 23 <br />