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��P� � <br /> MINUTES OF THE ' ` <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,Februa�•y 20,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Winec noted this is the foui�th ti�ne a proposal for this property has come before the Planning <br /> Conunission and that perhaps better direction should be given to the,applicants. <br /> Rahn stated he would like to see fiirther reductions in the hardcover and that he is not in favor of the <br /> front yard setback. <br /> Kroeger stated wlien hlydships are demonstrated,the City has granted variances to liardcover. <br /> Jacobson stated if the addition is moved to the Uack or to the side,they would end up with a footprint <br /> that is similar to what eaists. Jacobson inquired whether there would still be a discussion of rebuild, <br /> � new construction or remodel if they relocate the addition. Jacobson stated he would like better <br /> direction fi•otn the Planning Commission on that item. <br /> Ral�n stated if a new builder is hired each time the plan changes,there likely would be a lot of round- <br /> about aiid that he understands the builder would like to have consistent direction. Rahn stated the <br /> Planning Commission has provided direction to the previous builder. <br /> ICroeger noted this is the first time a front setback and a side setback have been requested and that <br /> previously it was largely a hardcover issue. <br /> Kempf stated the City's review of lakeshore rebuilds shows that for lots consisting of 16,000 to 24,000 <br /> square feet,only two of sia properties were granted variances in eacess of 25 percent. Kempf stated if <br /> the foundatiou is relocated away from the road,the question is whether the applicants would be held to � <br /> the 25 percent hardcover or whether they would be allowed 28 percent. <br /> Jacobson stated that is what he would like to know. Jacobson stated in his eaperience as a former <br /> planning commissioner,vaciance cequests are not predetermined by previous variai�ces and that they <br /> stand alone on their nierit. Jacobson stated it is tempting to look at other properties ai�d what has been <br /> approved but that is not always�roductive. Jacobson stated in looking at this project on its own merit, <br /> the hardcover will more than likely end up at 28 percent. <br /> Rahn stated he nlight be willing to allow the 28 percent if the front setback encroachment is removed. <br /> PAGE 22 <br />