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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 19,2016 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> The City has received a letter from one of the neighbors expressing their support for the application. That <br /> neighbor also has a detached garage and this garage would be roughly set back the same distance. <br /> Staff recommends approval based upon the enhanced safety and functionality provided. Overall, lot <br /> coverage and hardcover are increasing slightly in order to accomplish the goals of having a safe driveway <br /> access situation and a fully functional 2-stall garage. The Planning Commission should review the <br /> standards for granting variances and make a recommendation to the City Council. <br /> Lemke asked if the location of the garage is due to the tree in that area. <br /> Gaffron indicated the side setback variance for the garage will not result in saving the tree that was the <br /> subject of prior discussions. Gaffron illustrated the tree on the overhead. <br /> Lemke asked if Staff feels this is the best option. <br /> Gaffron stated he does. <br /> John Kieffer, Applicant, stated they took the Planning Commission's comments to heart and they have <br /> revised their plans to incorporate those recommendations. Kieffer indicated they did make an attempt to <br /> minimize hardcover and the proposed driveway is the minimum that can be built to provide for a safe <br /> driveway. In addition, the hardcover in the easement would be removed. Kieffer stated when you think <br /> about the neighborhood, this house is already significant smaller than the neighboring homes and that this <br /> proposal would not even make it remotely close to those homes. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated she likes this plan better than what was originally proposed and that the driveway apron is <br /> required for safety. <br /> Landgraver stated the fact that the adjoining neighbor is in favor of it is a good sign. <br /> Thiesse stated the applicants have taken the recommendations of the Planning Commission to heart and <br /> that the only item that could possibly be removed would be the service sidewalk to the garage. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the plan looks good. Schoenzeit noted removal of that service sidewalk would result in <br /> a decrease of 10 square feet. <br /> Landgraver moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 15-3792,John <br /> and Ben Kieffer,2024 Shadywood Road,granting of side setback, hardcover, and structural <br /> coverage variances to allow the construction of a detached garage. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 3. #15-3795 SOUTHVIEW DESIGN ON BEHALF OF ROBERT AND BETH SCHNELL, <br /> 1130 OLD CRYSTAL BAY RAD SOUTH,VARIANCES,6:42 P.M.-6:55 P.M. <br /> Tim Johnson, Southview Design, was present. <br /> Page 2 of 30 <br />