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. 1VIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING 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 /> Turner stated the garage would probably be 15 to 20 feet back from the pavement and approximately 10 <br /> feet forward of the existing shed. <br /> Curtis noted there would probably not be enough room to park a vehicle in front of the garage on the <br /> Kaley's property. <br /> Kempf stated in his view the lack of a garage is a hardship and that Arbor Street is the best access. <br /> Kempf noted there are some other garages in the neighborhood that are located in close proximity to the <br /> street and that he would be in favor of a garage that is 25 feet deep and 30 feet wide,with the garage <br /> being pulled back slightly to the 10-foot setback from the house. Kempf stated he also would like the <br /> applicant to meet the 15 percent structural coverage. <br /> Kaley stated he drives pickups and that he would prefer a 28-foot depth. Kaley indicated with his storage <br /> needs and the handicap van,he is hesitant to reduce the size of the garage. <br /> Kempf commented a 30' by 25' garage is not a small garage and would allow extra room on the sides. <br /> Kempf stated given the particulars of this application,the size of the garage is sufficient. <br /> Turner noted there is between 35 to 36 feet between the north wall of the house and the property line,and <br /> that if the garage is located more than five feet from the north property line,the garage would start to <br /> overlap the porch,which serves as the front door of the house. <br /> Kempf stated he would like to leave the south line of the garage in the same spot it is now and move the � <br /> garage closer to the house. <br /> Kaley indicated he would be willing to live with the 30 feet but that he does not want to relocate the <br /> garage further east given the difficulties it would create for construction. <br /> Kempf stated it is likely he would need to do some excavating and construct a retaining wall. , <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the building would be slab on grade. <br /> Turner stated theoretically it could be slab on grade but given the close location to the retaining wall,it is <br /> likely he would need frost footings. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if there are frost footings,he would need to do some excavation. <br /> Kaley pointed out it would also reduce the size of the back yard to move the garage closer to the house. <br /> Kempf commented this is not an ideal situation and that some compromises are necessary. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the applicant would be able to conslruct a 750 square foot garage but just not in the <br /> exact location he is proposing. <br /> Kaley stated he has an issue with moving the garage further east. <br /> PAGE 7 <br />