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NIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 21,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3367 Tom and Patty Kubalak,Continued) <br /> across from this house for 22 years and that it has deteriorated over the years and that he and his wife ` <br /> are in full support of the proposal to improve the property. , <br /> Essen suggested the Planning Commission consider the significant level of traffic that traverses on <br /> Casco Point Road when looking at the hardcover on the lot and that he would suggest additional <br /> hardcover be allowed so the Kubalaks have sufficient room for off street parldng and safe access out of <br /> the property. . <br /> Joan Marquardt, 2617 Casco Point Road,indicated they are also in favor of the proposed improvements. <br /> Marquardt stated the Kubalaks do have problems with water in the basement and that there is a lack of <br /> on-street parking available on Casco Point Road. Marquardt concurred that some additional hardcover <br /> for parlang would be beneficiaL . � <br /> Bruce Hedblom,2601 Casco Point Road,indicated he has reviewed the plans,has spoken with the <br /> Kubalaks about their proposal and that he is in full support of the project. Hedblom concurred that it is <br /> extremely difficult to see around the current garage prior to exiting the property and that some <br /> additional parking arealturnaround area would be reasonable and offer better safety. ' <br /> Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. <br /> Kempf aclrnowledged the support of the neighbors for this proposal and thanked them for attending <br /> tonighf's meeting. Kempf pointed out the Planning Commission has the obligation to look at the <br /> application when new construction is involved to see how this property can be brought into <br /> conformance with City codes. Kempf sta.ted he is not opposed to the lot area and lot width variances but <br /> that the Planning Commission will need to see whether the setbacks and structural coverage can be � <br /> brought into compliance. �� <br /> Kempf recommended the applicants look at their options for reducing the structural coverage and <br /> hardcover on the lot,noting that the City of Orono typically does not grant variances to structural <br /> coverage unless a hardship is demonstrated. <br /> Kroeger sta.ted the Planning Commission has to look at this application as if the lot was an empty lof <br /> and determine how a new residence could be consiructed on this lot without the need for variances. � <br /> . Kroeger indicated he would be in favor of the lot area and lot width variances but that the applicants . . <br /> will need to reduce the structural coverage and hardcover. <br /> Kempf commented it is not unusual for the homeowner to look at what is being improved when <br /> presenting their application but that the Planning Commission is obligated to look at the City's <br /> ordinances and determine whether a hardship exists to grant a variance. <br /> Winer suggested the applicants consider tabling their application to look at their options for reducing the <br /> structural and hardcover numbers due to the negative impact hardcover has on the environment. Winer <br /> indicated she is in favor of the lot width and lot area variances. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in reviewing the applicants'proposal,it appears that the house could be reduced in . <br /> . size to bring the house into conformity with structural coverage. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />