Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMNIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 16,2009 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#09-3428 NIICHAEL AND MARILYN HUTHWAITE,3382 BAYSIDE ROAD,CONTINUED) <br /> Curtis stated it is 11 feet. <br /> Huthwaite stated they were able to talk with 17 of the neighbors and that all 17 of them indicated they are <br /> in favor of the project. The home to the north is in the process of selling their property and they have not <br /> been contacted. <br /> Rahn commented that in his view the property to the north,if he was not selling the property,would have <br /> an issue with this project. <br /> Huthwaite pointed out that there is a tall hedge located between the two properties and that they cannot <br /> see into that residence. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what the original proposed setback on that side of the house was. <br /> Curtis indicated it was 16 feet. <br /> Rahn asked if the dimension of the house has changed. <br /> Huthwaite stated it has changed slightly. They have reduced the foyer area by 22 percent and they have <br /> also reduced the garage, living room/dining room area,and patios,which allowed them to re-angle the <br /> house out of the 0-75 foot zone. <br /> Kang noted the building footprint has been reduced by 167 square feet. <br /> Chair Kang opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Kang closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the fact that the existing neighbor to the north is selling his property,there is no one that <br /> is speaking for or against this project that might reside in that residence. Schoenzeit noted that that <br /> residence is also close to the property line. <br /> Rice commented the applicants have made significant changes to their plans,which is a definite <br /> , improvement, and that the least desired change was relocating the house further into the setback. Rice <br /> noted she does not have a problem with the bridge. <br /> Kang commented she is sensitive to the cost of pavers,but recommended the applicants consider <br /> installing impervious pavers in some of the smaller hardcover areas. <br /> Leskinen stated the size of the house has not been reduced substantially and instead moved further back <br /> into a different setback. Leskinen expressed concerns that the size of the residence is too large for the lot. <br /> Kang noted the applicant did follow most of the direction given by the Planning Commission by reducing <br /> the amount of hardcover near the creek,which was a maj or concern at the last meeting. <br /> Page 7 <br />