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, � <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> February 17,2009 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is not proposing to remove that and that Staff has applied it towards the 75-250 <br /> foot zone. <br /> Turner stated it is her belief the concrete is a nonconfornung structure. <br /> Rahn stated typically the Planning Commission would not allow anything in the 0-75 foot zone and that <br /> he would be willing to allow the 78 square feet of the sidewalk if the concrete is removed in the 0-75 foot <br /> zone. <br /> Curtis stated the two concrete areas comprise 161 square feet. <br /> Marhula commented it is a concrete slab and that it has existed since at least 1981. <br /> Kempf asked whether it is used to store docks. <br /> Marhula the lower part is used to store the docks and the upper area is utilized as a sitting area. <br /> Rahn asked whether Staff would be okay with removing the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone and leave the <br /> width of the sidewalk as proposed. <br /> Curtis indicated that would be okay. <br /> Kempf stated he concurs with Commissioner Rahn. Rahn commented that this is the Planning <br /> Commission's opportunity to review the hardcover on the entire lot and that the concrete in the 0-75 foot <br /> zone is not necessary. <br /> Rahn stated Staff is unsure whether it is a legal nonconforming structure. <br /> Schoenzeit noted typically the Planning Commission does not allow hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone and <br /> that in his opinion the hardcover should be removed. <br /> Kempf noted elevations of the garage have been provided and asked how it would be situated in relation <br /> to the house. <br /> Marhula stated the proposed garage would be set further back on the lot and that the existing garage <br /> encroaches across the property line. The intention is that the garage would be constructed of materials <br /> similar to the house. Marhula illustrated the location of the existing garage and the proposed location of <br /> the new garage. <br /> Marhula stated as it relates to the issue raised by the City Engineer,it was an error on the part of his <br /> architect and that the retaining wall should be six inches higher,which is a simple change that can be <br /> made. <br /> Marhula asked if the Planning Commission is requesting the entire concrete slab be removed. <br /> Kempf stated he would propose that the two concrete slabs located within the 0-75 foot zone be removed. <br /> Marhula noted there is a retaining wall in that area that would need to remain. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />