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MINUTES OF THE • <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monda,y, November 15,2015 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> 4. #15-3792 JOHN AND BEN KIEFFER, 2024 SHADYWOOD ROAD, VARIANCES, 7:06 <br /> P.M.—7:37 P.M. (coiiti�zued) <br /> Gaffron stated the applicants probably would be able to construct a backup area within the 30 feet to <br /> avoid backing out onto Shadywood. <br /> Thiesse stated he likes the idea but an earlier Council said no. <br /> Gaffron stated the codes have not changed significantly since 1987 and that the City has actually allowed <br /> more hardcover on a lot by considering the entire lot rather than just the 75-250 foot zone. In general all <br /> the setback requirements have not changed since then. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the nu�nbers being presented today are based on today's code. <br /> Gaffron indicated that is correct. <br /> Schoenzeit noted under current code the applicants would be allowed a 2-foot overhang. <br /> Gaffron stated the applicants are proposing a roof over a 3' a 10' entryway that would drain to either <br /> side. Gaffron noted the overhang is extending closer to the neighbor's lot line than the existing <br /> overhangs. Gaffron stated anything that is less than eight feet from the lot line would require a variance. <br /> McGrann asked if the applicants would be subject to the same hardcover regulations as the neighboring <br /> properties. <br /> Gaffron stated both of the lots on either side are of different size but that he does not know how much <br /> hardcover those lots are allowed or currently have. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the applicant recently purchased the house in this condition and that it is not a hardship. <br /> McGrann stated it looks like this property might have the smallest hardcover percentage in the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Leskinen stated the property has already been granted variances and that the request is to further encroach <br /> on the side setback. Leskinen stated she does see the possibility of rebuilding a detached garage in order <br /> to meet the side setbacks. <br /> Schwingler stated from a safety issue, moving the garage further back makes sense, but that he struggles <br /> with adding hardcover. Schwingler stated it would be an increase in hardcover on a property that already <br /> has a lot of hardcover and that he does not see the hardship for having an attached garage. <br /> Leskinen requested Staff display the survey. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the location of the neighbor's garage and the proposed location of the applicants' <br /> garage. Gaffron stated the other neighbor has an attached garage that sits quite a ways back from <br /> Shadywood Road. <br /> Page 12 of 29 <br />