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MINUTES OF THE <br /> � ORONO PLANNING CONIMISSION , ' <br /> Tuesday,January 16,2007 <br /> � , G:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3254 MetroBuilding,Continued) � <br /> Kroeger noted the garage is located within the 75-250 foot zone. Kroeger inquired whether fihe pool is an <br /> existing pool. <br /> Leintz stated the pool is existin�. Leintz stated they looking at raising the house 36 to 42 inches,which <br /> � would eliminate the low spot and allow them to construct some swales. <br /> Ralni inquired wl�etlier they are talking abottt raising the.first floor elevation. � <br /> Leinfz stated they want to raise everything to the�rst floor elevation. Leintz stated currently the garage is <br /> � lower than the house: � <br />' Kroeger inquired whether there is height issue that comes into play that the neighbor has raised. <br /> Leintz stated to his understanding the neighbor might have thought there was a second floor being added. <br /> Curtis stated the neighbor niiglit have been concenled with the additional height being added to the <br /> structure witlun the 0-75 foot setback and the impact that could have on his view of the lake. <br /> � . Rahn encouraged the a�plicant to discuss the proposal with the concerned neighbor. <br /> Kempf inquired how�much height is being added to the shuct�ire. <br /> Leintz stated it is his Uelief there would be about a six-foot difference. `Leintz stated the neighbor is <br /> located approximafiely 25 to 30 feet aUove the roofline on a hill. Leintz stated his men did atteinpt to <br /> discuss the project with the neighbor but that the neighbor had indicated he would prefer to get all his <br /> information fiom the City. Leintz stated this proposal should not oUsh•uct the neighbor's view of the lake. . <br /> Rahn inquu•ed why one end of the home increases suddenly in height. � <br /> Leintz stated there are some vaulted ceilings inside under that section of the roof but tliat they could • . <br /> perhaps drop it down somewhat. Leintz stated he would prefer to make that a hip roof. <br /> Kempf encouraged the applicant to soften the look of the house since it is located near the water and that <br /> he would not Ue in favor of any fi�rther encroaclnnent into the 0-75 foot zone. Kempf suggested the <br /> applicant consider reducing the driveway in front of the existii�g garage. . <br /> Gaffron iuquired whether the majority of the existing foundation would be utilized. . <br /> . Leintz stated it would Ue Uut tl�e cap would Ue taken off since there is only a six-foot clearance <br /> dorv�istairs. � • � <br /> Gaffron inquired whether a sh•uctural engineer has e�amined tl�e foundation wall and deterrnined ihat it is <br /> in good condit�ion. <br /> PAGE 15 � <br />