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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,August 21,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3220 Jule and Elizabeth Hannaford,Continued) <br /> Baldwin illustrated on the overhead the proposed layout of the stairs. <br /> Rahn stated the survey says the existing deck is 18.5 feet by 37 feet,and if there were a four-foot <br /> reduction in the width of the deck,the stairs would not need to increase the encroachment further into the <br /> 0-75 foot zone. <br /> Baldwin stated they are attempting to maintain the existing character of the structure but they would be <br /> willing to compromise somewhat. <br /> Kempf stated if the stairs going down from the deck to the closest portion of the lake were eliminated,he <br /> would not be opposed to the deck since it would not increase the encroachment of the deck towards the <br /> lake. <br /> Hannaford stated there is a very large tree located in that area where the steps currently are. <br /> Baldwin stated they would argue for the preservation of some hardcover that currently exists in the area <br /> of the tree in an effort to help protect the tree. <br /> Jurgens stated he could envision the removal of one tread given the width of the deck. Jurgens stated if <br /> the deck were reduced to 14 feet by 27 feet,the footprint would be approximately the same as what <br /> currently exists and there would be no further encroachment into the 0-75 foot zone. Jurgens commented <br /> he likes the design of the deck but that he has a difficult time increasing the encroachment of the deck. <br /> Bremer stated the applicants could table their application to redesign their plans or ask the Planning <br /> Commission to vote on the matter and proceed before the City Council. Bremer commented she would be <br /> in favor of a partial encroachment but that it appears the rest of the Planning Commission is not in favor <br /> of the encroachment. <br /> Hannaford pointed out their proposal results in a reduction of the hardcover overall on the lot. <br /> Bremer stated she would be in favor of the further encroachment given the overall reduction in hardcover. <br /> Jurgens stated increasing the setback encroachment sets a precedent and that a 14 x 27 foot deck is <br /> functionable and does not constitute a hardship. <br /> Kroeger indicated he is in agreement with Commissioner Jurgens on reducing the size of the deck and <br /> that the driveway does not have to be reduced at this time. <br /> Rahn also concurred that the driveway does not need to be reduced at this time. <br /> Kempf indicated he is opposed to increasing the encroachment since there is not a hardship. <br /> PAGE 11 <br />