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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, March 21, 2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> the variance would provide some relief for creating off-street parking for guests that does not block the <br /> garage. <br /> Lemke asked if they will be attempting to preserve the 18-inch spruce tree. <br /> Santracli stated he is not sure which tree he is talking about, but that they have not really talked about that <br /> at this point. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the tree on the overhead. <br /> Santrach stated he is not sure what is going to happen in terms of final grades until the house is further <br /> along. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated it appears the applicants have worked hard to design a house that fits on the lot and that <br /> the hardcover is being reduced from what currently exists. Leskinen stated she is inclined to allow a <br /> hardcover variance for the additional driveway in order to provide some off-street parking. Leskinen <br /> stated she is not sure what could be reduced to bring the hardcover down on the lot. <br /> As it relates to the average lakeshore setback variance, Leskinen stated there really is no other option far <br /> providing a useful building envelope. <br /> Thiesse indicated he is in agreement and that in his view the house should be reasonably sized given its <br /> location on Bohns Point. <br /> Schoenzeit uoted this is a clean sheet and that the applicants could have a turnaround rather than a looped <br /> driveway. Schoenzeit stated the house as designed does not support a circular driveway and could be <br /> eliminated, which would bring the hardcover down to around 25 percent. Schoenzeit stated the hardcover <br /> on the lot should be in conformity on a new design. <br /> Thiesse stated the driveway will not operate the way it should if a portion of the driveway is eliminated. <br /> Schoenzeit noted other people that have come before the Planning Commission are not allowed the <br /> additional hardcover. <br /> Leskii7en stated she has a concern that removing the circular driveway could pose a safety issue since <br /> there is not any off-street parking. Leskinen concurred the size of the house is reasonable for the area. <br /> Schoenzeit noted it is a 4,100 square footprint, which is not small, and that there should be some give and <br /> take on the hardcover. <br /> Olson asked how often it is that people are requested to reduce hardcover. Olson stated he is looking at <br /> reducin�the hardcover overall. <br /> Page 11 of 21 <br />