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MINUTES OF TI� <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 /> Kempf stated the size of the entry would affect the siructural coverage and that as proposed it is two <br /> stories. <br /> Turner stated the encroachment into the average lakeshore setback is eight feet. <br /> Prueter asked if the existing deck gives the premise for the existing setback. <br /> Kempf stated in his opinion any intrusion into the average lakeshore setback does not entitle a property <br /> owner to intrude further into the average lakeshore setback and that each intrusion into the setback <br /> would need to be discussed on its own merits. Kempf noted there is some hardship with this lot but that <br /> the existing structural coverage is already over the limit. <br /> Kroeger stated in his opinion the current entryway is too tight and does constitute a hardship,which <br /> should be alleviated in some fashion. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the proposed entryway does look nice and the pergola also enhances the residence. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if the existing deck is going to be removed and a new deck constructed,then he would <br /> like to know that. Schoenzeit indicated he would be in favor of the deck and pergola as depicted on the <br /> drawing. If an awning is added to the deck,that also would be fine,but if the deck is removed and there <br /> are new footings constructed,he would not be in favor of that. <br /> Curtis asked whether Commissioner Schoenzeit is worried about the deck or the footings. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the deck is fine but that it appears an additional footing is being added on the side. <br /> Prueter indicated that is a railing post that is depicted and not a footing. <br /> Curtis noted the applicants do have the right to replace the existing deck. Curtis asked whether the <br /> Planning Commission is okay with the size of the deck if the footings have to be replaced. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in general he is in favor of utilizing the existing footings. <br /> Curtis stated the applicants are not allowed to construct a deck that is larger than what currently exists. <br /> Kempf stated the issue in his mind is the two-story, 60 square foot addition that increases the structural <br /> coverage and intrudes into the average lakeshore setback. <br /> Curtis noted there is also a pergola being proposed above the deck. <br /> Kempf stated one option would be pulling the expanded entry into the house and out of the average <br /> lakeshore setback. <br /> Zullo stated there may be other options that could be considered but that the architectural appearance of <br /> the structure should also be considered. <br /> Prueter stated they are limited by an exterior block wall and an existing bathroom wall,which prohibits <br /> widening of the entryway. Relocating the stairway backwards would also take up a considerable <br /> PAGE 15 <br />