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> <br /> V MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING . <br /> � Monday,September 15,2008 � <br /> � 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3367 TOM AND PAT KUBALAK,2623 CASCO POINT ROAD,CONTINUED) <br /> Kubalak stated they would also be willing to eliminate the turnaround area if they are allowed to <br /> . retain the 16-foot wide driveway area. � . . <br /> Kempf asked when they anticipate starting construction. <br /> Kubalak stated they had originally anticipated starting in October,which is no longer possible at� � <br /> this point. <br /> Mrs.Kubalak noted their road will be under construction next spring and that they would like to <br /> commence construction as soon as possible this fall. � � <br /> Chair Kempf opened the public hearing at 6:27.p.m. - <br /> There were no public cominents regarding this application. � <br /> Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. : " ' ' <br /> Winer stated she would be in favor of the setback variances and the hardcover variance. <br /> Turner stated pervious materials would still be considered hardcover and would not change the <br /> - calculations. . <br /> Bennett asked whether there will be a full f�asement under the garage. . <br /> Kubalak stated there would be and that the whole purpose behind the remodeling is to gain <br /> storage area. <br /> Kempf indicated he did review the minutes from the August meeting and compared it with what <br /> is currently being proposed. Kempf noted the proposed structural coverage and the hardcover <br /> have increased from the previous proposal and that the applicants had indicated previously that . <br /> their residence was not desirable to live in. Kempf asked whether the applicants would prefer to <br /> go with their original plan or with the plan they are proposing tonight. <br /> Kubalak stated they would like to go with what they are proposing tonight. Kubalak stated their <br /> neighbors are in agreement with the current proposal. The widening of the driveway from the <br /> eight feet to 16 feet helps them overcome some of the safety concerns that were raised at the <br /> previous meeting. <br /> Bennett expressed concern regarding the 30-foot depth of the garage. <br /> Kubalak asked what Commissioner Bennett's objection is to the depth of the garage. <br /> Bennett stated it was her understanding there was an increase in the structural coverage. <br /> Kempf noted the applicants are allowed to maintain the existing house footprint. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />