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MINUTES OF THE � <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSTON MEETING <br /> • Monday,March 19,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3276 Robert Luesse,Continued) <br /> move the blocks in the area of the crack that he observed on the exterior of the house and that he has a <br /> concern with constructing a new house on top of the existing foundation. <br /> Curtis noted there is an engineering report that is included in the Commissioners'packets. <br /> Luesse stated he was very careful to have the engineer check the items that Commissioner Kempf <br /> referred to. Luesse stated the wing wall located on the north side of the house did move approximately <br /> 15 years ago and that he did put some pilaster in thaf area to support that section of the foundation. <br /> Luesse stated he is interested in constructing the new residence on a solid foundation and that the <br /> existing foundation is solid. <br /> Winer inquired whether the applicant has considered rebuilding the entire house � � <br /> Curtis stated the City Engineer has reviewed the report submitted by the applicant's engineer and that <br /> the City Engineer did not note any specific concerns. . � � <br /> • Zullo inquired whether the applicant should rebuild the lakeside decks. <br /> � Cu�tis stated those were mentioned in the report to allow the Planning Commission to discuss that item <br /> as part of the overall application. � <br /> Zullo inquired whether the stairway and landings could be removed and replaced with one stairway <br /> without the landings. <br /> Curtis stated it could but that the applicant has the right to replace what is existing. Curtis stated the <br /> second level porch and deck would be considered sfiructure and that the applicant is proposiiig to fill that <br /> area in as livable space. Curtis noted the structural coverage on the lot would not increase. � � <br /> Curtis distributed a letter from Lucille Carlson, 3247 Casco Circle,regarding the project. Carlson has <br /> indicated she does not object to the proposal to rebuild on the existing foundation, including adding a <br /> second story. . . ' . . . <br /> Luesse stated he did discuss this project with the neighbor. <br /> Rice moved,Winer seconded,to recommend approval of Application#07-3276,Robert G.Luesse, <br /> 3249 Casco Circle,granting of lot area and lot width variances; hardcover variances within the 0- <br /> 75 foot zone,the 75-250 foot zone, and the 250-500 foot zones; lot coverage variance, an average <br /> lakeshore setback variance; and a side yard setback. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 31 <br />