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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, November 15, 2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 4. #15-3792 JOHN AND BEN KIEFFER, 2024 SHADYWOOD ROAD,VARIANCES, 7:06 <br /> P.M.—7:37 P.M. (continued) <br /> Leskinen stated a detached garage would also be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. <br /> Schoenzeit stated it appears the Planning Commission would be interested in entertaining a full-size <br /> two-car detached garage. <br /> McGrann asked if the Planning Commission would be in favor of the living space above as well. <br /> Gaffron stated that area could be living space or storage but that the applicants would not be able to <br /> convert it into an apartment. Gaffron stated the applicants do not have the amount of acreage they need to <br /> qualify for a conditional use permit. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the additional hardcover would be a stretch. <br /> Leskinen asked if the applicant would be interested in tabling his application for further design or have it <br /> denied. Leskinen noted the application would then proceed to the City Council. <br /> Kieffer stated if it was a standard two-car garage detached with a 30-foot setback,they would still be over <br /> on structural coverage by the same amount. Kieffer stated there are probably ways to reduce hardcover <br /> further, such as reducing the awning over the front door or making the front door a bump into the house <br /> so the wall would be flush with the side of the house. Kieffer indicated that would reduce hardcover by <br /> approximately30 feet. <br /> Leskinen asked if the applicant understands what the Planning Commission was discussing about <br /> reducing the hardcover. <br /> Kieffer stated they could perhaps make the driveway narrower and eliminate the turnaround but they <br /> would still need a variance far the structural coverage. <br /> Schoenzeit stated rather than redesign the plan this evening, the Planning Commission would encourage <br /> the applicant to consider tabling the application versus the Planning Commission denying it. <br /> Kieffer stated he does not see them not attaching the garage but that he would like to table it. <br /> Landgraver moved,Thiesse seconded,to table Application No. 15-3792,John and Ben Kieffer,2024 <br /> Shadywood Road. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> 5. #15-3794 TIM AND MARY DOUBEK,4565 SHADYWOOD ROAD,VARIANCES, 7:37 <br /> P.M.—7:46 P.M. <br /> Tim and Mary Doubek, Applicants, were present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicants are the new owners of the property and are in the process of constructing the <br /> residence. This home is situated toward the rear of the"L" sl�aped property to take advantage of the lake <br /> view to the south. <br /> Page 13 of 29 <br />