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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,November 20,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. . <br /> (#06-3245 SHARRATT/MANEY,CONTINUED) <br /> Bremer opened the public hearing at 9:17 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Bremer closed the public hearing at 9:17 p.m. � <br /> Bremer stated the improvements are spectacular but that she has a concern with the amount of structural <br /> coverage being proposed. Bremer stated the City typically does not allow for structural coverage in <br /> excess of 15 percent and that the Planning Commission will need to decide whether the addition of the <br /> second car garage is reasonable. Bremer indicated she personally feels it is reasonable to have a second <br /> garage stall in Minnesota and that she does not see anywhere that the structure could be reduced. <br /> Rahn stated the garage is somewhat oversized but that it is better than having outdoor storage. Rahn <br /> stated he likes the story and a half design. <br /> Kroeger stated he feels it is a great design and that he would support it. <br /> Kempf stated he appreciates the fact that the rooflines have decreased the living space somewhat and that <br /> he would be in favor of the application. <br /> Bremer moved,Kempf seconded,to recommend approval of Application#06-3245,Sharatt Design <br /> on behalf of Michael and Karen Maney and Laurence&Ardell Jones,3605 North Shore Drive, <br /> granting variances to lakeshore setback,street setback,structural lot coverage,and hardcover, <br /> subject to the conditions outlined in Staff s November 20,2006 report. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> 7. 06-3246 HIGHMARK BUILDERS,INC.,ON BEHALF OF MARY JO PETERSON,4205 <br /> NORTH SHORE DRIVE,VARIANCE,9:23—9:55 P.M. <br /> Jay Morris,Highmark Builders,was present. <br /> Turner stated the applicant is requesting the following variances to allow construction of a replacement <br /> residence: Lot area of 0.62 acres when 1.0 acre is required; lot width of 60 feet when 140 feet is required; <br /> and 32.3 percent hardcover in the 75-250 foot zone when 25 percent is allowed. <br /> Turner stated the application was made on the basis of the City Council adopting the proposed <br /> definitions of story and basement on November 13, 2006. However, Council tabled the code amendment <br /> for further study. Under the current definition,the basement is counted as story. Since the third level is <br /> not a half-story,the house exceeds the two and a half story limit. <br /> Turner stated there are a number of unresolved issues with this application and recommended the <br /> Planning Commission hold the public hearing,table the item,and provide the applicant direction. Turner <br /> PAGE 18 <br />