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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 /> (#06-3200 ffiCKORY FINE HOMES,CONTINUED) <br /> Bohl stated in 1992 the hardcover showed 6062 square feet. <br /> Bremer stated that does not address what the hardcover is currently and that the neighbors have <br /> expressed a concern regarding the size of the structure. <br /> Bohl stated they are within 140 feet of the existing hardcover. <br /> Rahn commented he would be hard pressed to consider a pool a hardship,especially given the size of <br /> the house and garage. Rahn noted the Planning Commission has required numerous residents to reduce <br /> driveways and remove decks in order to comply with the hardcover standards. <br /> Bremer pointed out this is a rebuild and that what was originally approved no longer applies. Bremer <br /> stated she does not have a concern with the pool if the size of the house is reduced. Bremer stated given <br /> the size and width of the lot,25 percent hardcover would be a great deal. <br /> Rahn stated if the applicants would like to have the pool remain,the size of the house would need to be <br /> reduced. <br /> Bremer stated normally no hardcover is allowed within the 0-75',and since this is a rebuild,that . <br /> hardcover would need to be removed. <br /> Jurgens inquired what was previously approved for the 0-75' zone. <br /> Rahn stated the building permit application and the plans say that no hardcover is allowed in the 0-75' <br /> zone. ' <br /> Gaffron stated he would not rely on what was approved in the past given the survey that is in the file. <br /> Jurgens commented he is not in favor of this proposal and that the hardcover on the lot should be <br /> reduced. Jurgens stated it does not appear that the lakeshore has eroded in the past 17 years. Jurgens <br /> stated it is the applicant's responsibility to prove that a hardship e�sts and that he does not see a <br /> hardship. <br /> Bohl inquired what the objection is to the plan. <br /> Jurgens stated there is too much hardcover on the lot. <br /> Rahn stated in his view this lot is big enough to support a large home without the need for a variance. <br /> Bohl stated the existing home is not in conformance with today's zoning codes and that this plan is an <br /> improvement over what currently exists. <br /> PAGE 28 <br />