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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 19,2009 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> #09-3428 MICHAEL AND MARILYN HUTHWAITE,CONTINUED <br /> Schwingler stated the Planning Commission is a recommending body and that the City Council can <br /> override the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Schwingler noted this is a difficult lot and <br /> that it is a definite improvement over what currently exists. Schwingler stated he is in agreement that <br /> some type of access is needed to that portion of the lot but that he has a concern with the amount of <br /> hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone. <br /> Kang stated the Planning Commission would like to see more of the setbacks complied with and that the <br /> size of the house should be reduced. <br /> Berg noted there are two patios that are of good size. <br /> Hendel stated they did design a house that is below the 15 percent structural coverage limit and that they <br /> can look at the size of the patios. Hendel stated they feel this is probably the best solution. <br /> Kang asked whether they are willing to reduce the size of the house. <br /> Hendel asked how much they would like to see the house reduced by. <br /> Kang stated they would like to see more of the setbacks complied with. <br /> Steiner indicated it is possible to construct a house that complies with the majority of the setbacks but that <br /> they would not be able to comply with the 75-foot setback from the creek. <br /> Huthwaite noted this is a Manage 3 wetland,which is the lowest class of wetland, and that in order to <br /> comply with the setbacks,they have had to angle the house. Huthwaite noted they are at 10 percent <br /> structural coverage and that it is difficult to design a house to meet the setbacks given the setback to the <br /> creek. ' <br /> Berg commented the applicants need to design a house that will fit on the lot as best as they can. <br /> Curtis noted the garage is located entirely within the 75-foot setback. <br /> Hendel stated if the garage is located on the other side,it would eliminate the well and be within three <br /> feet of the neighbor's lot. If the driveway is reduced any further,it would make it impossible to <br /> maneuver a car in and out. If the house is located closer to the neighbor,it would also add more <br /> driveway. <br /> Steiner stated the creek is a natural feature on the property but creates a problem with the 75-foot setback. <br /> Kang asked if the applicant would like his application tabled or voted on tonight. Kang recommended the <br /> hardcover be reduced in the area near the creek. <br /> Steiner stated it is impossible to reduce all of the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone but that they are willing <br /> to continue to talk to Staff. <br /> Schoenzeit concurred that this lot does have some hardships. <br /> Page 9 <br />