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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING � <br /> Tuesday,February 16,2010 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#10-3445 CLIFFORD AND BARBARA SWENSON,2956 CASCO POINT ROAD, <br /> CONTINUED) <br /> Gronberg reiterated the applicant is willing to center the deck to help with the setbacks. <br /> Rahn stated he would be agreeable to a four foot deck,which is what the code allows. <br /> Curtis stated there could be a four foot transitional landing. <br /> Leskinen asked how much of a setback could be achieved by centering the deck. <br /> Rahn stated it would be approximately four feet on each side if the deck were centered. <br /> Gronberg pointed out that the deck was constructed by a previous owner and has existed on the property <br /> for at least 30 years. The deck was unsafe and the owner replaced it. <br /> Leskinen asked whether the applicant is agreeable to removing the rebuilt deck and replace it with what <br /> existed previously. <br /> Gronberg indicated he is. <br /> Rice stated a four by four deck does not sound reasonable if the larger deck has existed for over 30 years. <br /> Gronberg asked whether they could compromise on the size. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if an eight-foot deck would be acceptable. <br /> Leskinen stated that size deck sounds reasonable. Leskinen noted the original deck was in a deteriorated <br /> condition and replaced. <br /> Gronberg commented that the property owner could have replaced one board at a time if he knew the <br /> replacement deck was going to be an issue. <br /> Curtis stated the property owner is allowed to maintain what is existing and that the issue is the fact that <br /> the original deck was removed completely and replaced with something bigger. <br /> Rahn asked whether the City has anything that shows the deck existed. <br /> Gronberg stated they have surveyed the deck previously and it shows that the deck was 14'x 9'. <br /> Leskinen moved,Rice seconded,to recommend approval of Application#10-3445, Clifford and <br /> Barbara Swenson,2956 Casco Point Road,granting of variances,contingent upon the landing <br /> being centered on the stairway to allow for a 4-foot setback on each side,and contingent upon the <br /> deck not exceeding the size of the original deck of 14' x 9'. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page <br /> 11 <br />