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� MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,November 20,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3246 HIGHMARK BUILDERS,INC., CONTINUED) <br /> stated she did speak with the applicant this afternoon and he has indicated he has started to address some <br /> of the issues raised by Staff. <br /> Bremer stated it is difficult for the Planning Commission to hear an application when it is not complete <br /> and that in her view it really is not appropriate for the Planning Commission to hear incomplete <br /> applications. <br /> Bremer noted a resident did hand the Planning Commissioners some information prior to the application <br /> being heard. <br /> Morris stated the neighbor's concern regarding the height is the reason for the application not being <br /> complete. <br /> Turner stated what made the application incomplete was that it was submitted as a complete application <br /> and technically the plans do not comply with the City's regulations since the code change was not <br /> approved. <br /> Morris stated they did not have time to submit a revised plan. Morris stated they are requesting the <br /> variance because of the existing sewer line that intersects approximately 210 feet from the setback to the <br /> lakeshore,which is causing the proposed home to be located closer to the lake. Morris stated they are <br /> attempting to design a home with a number of amenities but they are restricted in the size of the structure <br /> due to the easements. Morris provided Staff with some revised hardcover numbers. <br /> Morris noted the structural coverage is well below the allowable limit. <br /> Rahn stated it does not appear that the proposed home is going to fit on this lot and that he is not in favor <br /> of a variance to the average lakeshore setback even though this is a hardship lot. Rahn stated in his <br /> opinion the house can be redesigned to fit better on the lot. <br /> Morris stated the garage has been reduced by a foot and a half to allow the house to slide further back on <br /> the lot. Morris indicated they are not locating the house any closer to the lake and that they are using the <br /> deck as the farthest part of the new home. Morris stated the adjacent lot to the west is 958 feet and this lot <br /> is 951 feet. <br /> Turner stated the existing house on the west end is one story and the deck is actually below the level of <br /> the neighbor's house. Turner stated the existing house does already encroach into the average lakeshore <br /> setback but that the neighbor's view is not impacted because the neighbor's house is approximately one <br /> story higher than this house. <br /> Bremer stated she understands the hardship created by the easement. Bremer inquired how big the <br /> buildable area is. <br /> PAGE 19 <br />