09/18/2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,September 18,2006 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#06-3232 Michael and Mary Drazan,Continued) Bremer stated architecturally the house is very attractive but that given the size of the lot, she would not be in favor of 32.5 percent hardcover. Bremer noted structural coverage is at 13.9 percent. Michael Drazan indicated they have explored a number of options in designing their house. Sharratt indicated they did submit a plan for 29 percent hardcover,which did not allow for a turn-around or offstreet parking. Rahn stated the parking spaces are typically in front of the garage and that the driveway could be reduced somewhat. Mary Drazan inquired what the hardcover would be reduced to if the jut-out were removed. Jurgens inquired whether the applicant should be directed to submit a revised plan or whether the application can proceed forward to the Council. Jurgens concurred the driveway could be reduced to the minimum guidelines. Michael Drazan to his knowledge the driveway is at the minimum. Curtis stated if the jut-out were eliminated,the hardcover would be reduced by approximately 300 square feet. Rahn inquired what amount of fill is being proposed. Curtis stated it would be 640 cubic square yards of fill. Bremer inquired whether Staff has sufficient information to move the application forward to the City Council. Curtis stated she would not take this application to the City Council until she receives the comments from the City Engineer. Bremer inquired whether the Planning Commission would be supportive of 30 percent hardcover. Kempf commented that 30 percent seems to be fairly common on ivy Place. Rahn stated if the house is relocated further back, a tunnel vision affect would be created,which could constitute a hardship. Jurgens stated the house could also be redesigned. Rahn inquired how far forward the house is. PAGE 21