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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 15,2006 <br /> 6:00 dclock p.m. <br /> (#06-3184 PAUL THOMAS HOMES, CONTINUED) <br /> Jurgens stated in his view the turn-around is necessary but that the driveway could be lessened <br /> somewhat. <br /> Bremer commented she is not sure that a turn-around is necessary,but that if the tum-around stays <br /> within the same amount of hardcover currently reflected in the plans, she would be supportive of it. <br /> Bremer stated in her view 32 percent hardcover is excessive and that the hardcover could be reduced to <br /> 30 percent. <br /> Vogstrom stated he would be forced to bring the house even closer to the road if he is required to reduce <br /> the hardcover any further. Vogstrom stated he is attempting to comply with the City's restrictions. <br /> Jurgens stated he does feel a turn-around is necessary but that he is not in favor of additional hardcover. <br /> Jurgens recommended the applicant reduce the hardcover on the lot somewhat. <br /> Rahn noted the house is only at 10 percent structural coverage. <br /> Kempf stated this house,compared to the house on Dunwoody,is in line with the two houses on each <br /> side of it and still has a smaller driveway. Kempf concurred that the house is not out of character with <br /> the other houses in the neighborhood. <br /> Rahn suggested the applicant consider removing six feet of driveway up near the garage. <br /> Curtis noted the neighboring homes do have detached garages. <br /> Vogstrom indicated he did try a detached garage on this lot but that in his opinion an attached garage <br /> would be a better option. <br /> Kempf stated there is a considerable drop-off to the south. <br /> Jurgens stated he would like the hardcover reduced to 30 percent. <br /> Rahn recommended the applicant make the driveway comply with the City's minimum standards to see <br /> what the hardcover can be reduced to. <br /> Rahn moved,Kempf seconded,to recommend approval of Application#06-3184,Paul Thomas <br /> Homes,2695 Casco Point Road,subject to the driveway being reduced to the City's minimum <br /> standards,with a minimum turn-around being allowed,and further subject to the City Engineer's <br /> recommendations. <br /> Chair Rahn opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. <br /> PAGE 5 ' <br />