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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> May 18,2009 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#09-3402 Philip F.Kaley, 1395 Brown Road South,Continued) <br /> to 750 square feet,which would reduce the required setback from the north property line from 15 feet to <br /> 10 feet. <br /> If the garage is located north of the house,a setback from Arbor Street of no less than 24 feet, the same as <br /> the setback of the house to the north. If the garage is located south of the house, a setback from Arbor <br /> Street of no less than 38 feet,the same as the setback of the house. <br /> Kaley stated they have struggled for a number of years to find an ideal location for a garage and that <br /> given the topography and the trees located on the property, the proposed site is the best location in their <br /> view. Kaley noted on the south side there is a drop in elevation,which would require a significant <br /> amount of fill. If the garage is relocated or reconfigured,that would require additional driveway,which <br /> he would like to avoid doing if at all possible, or the construction of a retaining wall,which he also would <br /> like to avoid. <br /> Kaley noted his wife suffers from a form of lung disease and that he is going to be purchasing a handicap <br /> van with a lift,which will require a wider garage. In addition,he would like to retain as many of the trees <br /> as possible. <br /> Kang asked what type of materials would be utilized in construction of tlie garage. <br /> Kaley stated he would like the garage to look compatible with the house as much as possible. <br /> Rice asked what his neighbors feel about the project. <br /> Kaley stated the neighbors are in favor of the project. <br /> Schoenzeit stated he would like this application meet the 15 percent structural hardcover number and <br /> meet a 10-foot side setback. Schoenzeit commented it is unlikely the applicant would get approval for <br /> access off of the county road,which makes this location,with access off of Arbor Street,more feasible. <br /> Leskinen stated she has a concern with the proximity of the garage to the street since it would give the <br /> appearance of a great deal of massing. Leskinen raised a concern that it may interfere with the snow <br /> plowing activities of the City given the close proximity to the street. Leslcinen commented she would <br /> prefer the garage be set back as far as the adjacent house. <br /> Rice indicated she also has a concern regarding the close proximity of the garage to the street. <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether the garage could be attached. <br /> Kaley stated attempting to attach the garage would be difficult. The house is situated approximately two <br /> feet above the street level and that he is attempting to situate the garage below street level to reduce the <br /> impact of the height. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what the distance is between the property line and the roadway. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />