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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 22,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3340 Mark and Jennifer Prueter, Continued) <br /> Prueter stated they have demonstrated hardships on the variances that have been granted in the past and <br /> that the value of the extra shade is tremendous in light of the fact that his wife is currently suffering <br /> from slcin cancer and needs to avoid exposure to the sun. <br /> Zullo commented she does not see an open trellis as providing much shade. <br /> Prueter distributed some sketches depicting the trellis and the path of the sun. Given the angle of the <br /> sun,the trellis will help block the sun. <br /> Kroeger asked what the width of the vertical boards are on the trellis. <br /> Prueter indicated to his understanding they are 2 x 6. <br /> Kempf commented in his view the applicants have done a good job in improving the appearance of the <br /> property. Kempf asked whether the fireplace would be an issue if it were moved further north on the <br /> wall. <br /> Turner stated the fireplace was not included in the 1993 plan and that the Planning Commission would <br /> need to approve it. <br /> Kempf stated the issue relates to the proposed structural coverage of 16.94 percent, and that one of the <br /> options would be to remove a portion of the structure,which appears to be very dif�cult in this case. <br /> Winer stated it appears the applicant's number one priority is the entry and their number two priority is <br /> the fireplace. Winer asked if the fireplace is already included in the hardcover. <br /> Turner stated it is included in the hardcover but would not be considered structural coverage. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the footings on the deck are being replaced. <br /> Prueter stated to his understanding the footings are not being replaced and would accommodate what is <br /> being proposed. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the drawing says replace posts. <br /> Prueter stated that is a mistake and the posts will not be removed. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in his opinion they would have to be replaced given the fact that the trellis is being <br /> added,which would impact the setback. <br /> Curtis stated the Planning Commission could require the use of the existing footings if they so desire. <br /> Prueter stated the intent is to leave the current footings. <br /> Schwingler stated the size and height of the entry should be discussed. <br /> PAGE 14 <br />