09/15/2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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� MINUTES OF THE + . . . ORONO PLANNING COn'IlVIISSION MEETING Monday, September 15,2008 � 6:00 o'clock p:m. (#08-3367 TOM AND PAT KUBALAK,2623 CASCO POINT ROAD,CONTINUED) 1. To replace the detached garage with an attached garage and widen the stairs to the deck, - maintaining 18.05 percent structural coverage when the maximum allowed is 15 percent. 2. To add and remove hardcover within the 750-250 foot setback resulting in 44.7 percent . hardcover when 49.7 percent exists and the maximum allowed is 25 percent. 3. To change the shape of the roof over the portion of the house that is within the 10-foot " setback from the north property line. 4. To add a roof and screen walls to a 4 x 6 foot portion of the deck that is within the 10- foot setback from the north property line. Turner displayed photographs of the existing structure and a view of the neighboring property. Planning Staff recommends the following: � 1. Approval of the structural coverage variance to allow the steps to be widened and an . attached garage to replace the detached garage,but with a reduction in the depth of the garage to the extent the Planning Commission determines appropriate. � 2. Approval of the hardcover variance,but with a reduction of the driveway width to 16 feet and elimination of the turnaround area. Sta.ff would recommend use of mitigating measures such as permeable pavement and/or rain gardens if feasible. 3. � Approval of the setback variances for the change in the roofline and the extension of the . screen porch over the deck,conditioned on the screen porch not being converted to a glazed porch or living space. Turner noted the recommendations would be subject to the applicants submitting an updated survey and grading plan acceptable to the City Engineer prior to the application proceeding forward to the City Council. Kubalak stated they elected to proceed forward with their application following the recommendation of the Planning Commission at the August meeting. Kubalak distributed a sketch depicting the garage and a portion of the residence. The depth of the garage is proposed at , . 30 feet,which would allow 25 feet for the vehicles and 5 feet for a bathroom and closet. Kubalak stated it would be difficult for them to reduce the size of the garage because it also accommodates vent work to the third level. � . In addition,they have reviewed their options for reducing structural coverage and hardcover. They would be willing to incorporate pervious materials for the patio and sidewalks. Kubalak noted the four-foot extension on the side of the garage is only for the garage and does not extend " down the side of the house. The poly and rock would also be eliminated. Turner noted the existing hardcover levels contained in Staff's report does not include the poly and rock. PAGE 2