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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,September 18,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3224 Thomas and Rebecca Lowe, Continued) <br /> Bremer stated the applicant does have the option of taking their application before the City Council,but <br /> ' that it appears the Planning Commission is in favor of hardcover in an amount less than 40 percent. <br /> Bremer inquired how many square feet of hardcover would constitute 1 percent. <br /> Gaffron stated it would be roughly 100 square feet. <br /> Lowe inquired whether they could move the house closer to the road. <br /> Gaffron stated they would be able to relocate the house 3.9 feet closer to the road. <br /> Lowe stated their original intent was to construct on the original footprint and to eliminate the side yard , <br /> setback. Lowe stated due to the poor condition of the foundation,they are considering constructing a new <br /> residence but that they are being forced to reduce the size of their footprint. <br /> Rahn stated if the amount of cubic feet is considered,they are increasing the size of the structure even <br /> though the footprint is smaller. <br /> Sharratt stated they are not able to increase the nonconfornuty under state statute. <br /> Bremer commented the City generally does not give credit for removal of plastic and rock but that overall <br /> the hardcover on the lot is being reduced with this proposal. <br /> Lowe stated they are attempting to reduce the hardcover on the lot. <br /> Bremer stated she would support the application since the proposal does meet the 15 percent structural <br /> coverage,the proposal is consistent with the rest of the neighborhood, and that the lot is unique enough in <br /> her view to warrant the 40.08 percent hardcover. Bremer indicated she is not in support of a height <br /> variance. <br /> Jurgens inquired what the exact hardcover is that is being requested. <br /> Curtis stated it would be 40.08 percent. <br /> Kroeger indicated he also is in support of the revised plan subject to City Engineer review and <br /> recommendations. <br /> Bremer encouraged the applicant to reduce the hardcover wherever possible to reduce the hardcover <br /> below 40 percent. <br /> Kroeger inquired whether relocating the house back 3.5 feet would create an issue with the side yard <br /> setback. � <br /> Sharratt indicated it does not. <br /> PAGE 4 <br />