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, <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANI�TING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,August 21,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3220 Jule and Elizabeth Hannaford,Continued) <br /> strategic lighting to provide save access down the steps. Baldwin noted the city engineer expressed a <br /> concern about the retaining walls,but again indicated those are not retaining walls. <br /> Baldwin stated they would provide more detailed plans as they go further into the review process and <br /> would be complying with all the requirements of the City. If necessary,Baldwin indicated they could <br /> possibly shorten the tread and eliminate one step. <br /> Baldwin stated the applicants have been negatively impacted by the lack of parlcing on the street and <br /> request that the driveway be kept as is. A rain garden would be incorporated to help with the drainage. <br /> Existing and proposed diagrams of the deck were illustrated on the overhead. <br /> Mrs.Hannaford stated they purchased the house in 1999, and approximately four years ago embarked on <br /> substantial renovation of the first floor. They are committed to restoration of the house and have <br /> periodically replaced boards on the deck but the time has come that the deck needs to be replaced. <br /> Hannaford noted her sister-in-law last year fell through the deck given the very deteriorated condition of <br /> some of the deck boards. Hannaford indicated they spend a considerable amount of time on the deck in <br /> the summertime and their proposed plan is more consistent with the neighborhood and would be more <br /> aesthetically pleasing. Hannaford noted the overall hardcover on the lot is being reduced with the new <br /> plan. <br /> Hannaford stated they are very reluctant to reduce their driveway given the amount of construction that <br /> has been ongoing in their neighborhood,the lack of parking on the street, and the size of their family. <br /> Bremer opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Bremer closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. <br /> Jurgens concurred the deck is in need of replacement,but that he does have an issue with the driveway. <br /> Jurgens recommended the width of the driveway be reduced to 18 feet the entire length,which would <br /> allow for some parking but would reduce the hardcover. Jurgens stated the area where the driveway <br /> meets the roadway could be redesigned,which would eliminate a considerable amount of hardcover. <br /> Mrs.Hannaford stated she is not opposed to the concept of reducing the driveway but would like to <br /> maintain all the parking along the perimeter. ' <br /> Jurgens stated the 18-foot width should allow parking as well as ingress and egress. <br /> Baldwin stated the tighter the turn is made,the more difficult time cars would have maneuvering the <br /> curve. Baldwin noted the front entrance of the home would be relocated further north. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the circular driveway could be eliminated. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />