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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING CONIlVIISSION MEETING , <br /> Monday,August 18,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3370 KEVIN&BARB DULIN, 1785 CONCORDIA STREET, CONTINUED) <br /> Dulin stated they would like to start construction on the project prior to winter. They have been living <br /> in the house since 1992,which has not been improved since that time, and that they would like to <br /> remain in the house for the foreseeable future. The house has been added on several times and is not <br /> laid out well for older occupants. One of their main goals with this project is to relocate the master <br /> bedroom on the main floor. <br /> Dulin stated they did consider remodeling the structure but determined it is not feasible given the <br /> floodplain regulations. In 1988,the structure was added on to and was granted several variances; <br /> namely a hardcover variance for the 0-75 foot zone and a variance for the third stall of the garage. Due <br /> to the unique characteristics of the property,the Council recognized that there were pecularities that <br /> wananted approval of the variances. Dulin noted that a portion of the 75-250 foot zone is not buildable, <br /> which restricts their building area and forces them closer to the lake. A quarter of the existing house is <br /> within the 0-75 foot area and that the current house does not comply with all the setbacks. <br /> Dulin stated their options are limited and that they would like to construct a new house that resembles <br /> the existing house. The mechanicals are currently located in the crawl space,which is filled with water <br /> approximately one-third of the time. By relocating the mechanicals on the main floor,it is necessary to <br /> increase the footprint of the house. Dulin noted they have significantly reduced the proposed footprint <br /> of the house from the previous meeting. <br /> Dulin requested the Planning Commission recognize that there are hardships on this property which <br /> restricts them from constructing a house that is similar to what currently exists on the property. Dulin <br /> requested they be granted a hardcover variance for the 75-250 foot zone given the restrictions of the lot <br /> in that area. <br /> Gustafson commented there are approximately one-half dozen nonconformities currently on the <br /> property that they are eliminating with their proposal. The hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone is also being <br /> eliminating and they are meeting the setbacks and floodplain requirements. Gustafson noted the current <br /> home does not meet the floodplain requirements and that they do experience water in the subbasement <br /> approximately three months out of the year. <br /> Gustafson stated they would not be allowed to have the space below the home if the house were rebuilt. <br /> The applicants are proposing to meet the side yard setbacks and would be correcting the drainage <br /> problems on the property that resulted from the adjoining property not following their drainage plan <br /> properly. Gustafson noted currently a portion of the property suffers from ponding following a <br /> rainstorm. They are essentially requesting 29.14 percent hardcover,which is very close to the amount <br /> of hardcover being recommended for the last application. <br /> Gustafson noted they are substantially below what they would be allowed in structural coverage. They <br /> are prohibited from locating the house closer to the street due to the sewer easement,which prevents <br /> them from meeting the hardcover requirements. Gustafson noted their current proposal also eliminates <br /> 1200 square feet off of the garage. � <br /> Kempf opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />