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� . . . � . .. t. � <br /> MINUTES OF THE . <br /> � ORONO PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETING <br /> . Monday,June 20,2011 <br /> ^ 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Sharratt stated they are not. There is approximately eight feet of fall,which is good for a walkout. The � <br /> house could be pushed back but then the house would be considerably behind the adj oining residences. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the amount of hardcover could be reduced if the house were pushed further back. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit opened the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. <br /> , There were no public coxnments�regarding this application. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. <br /> Feuss asked if Staff has any thoughts on the practical difficulty standard as it relates to the hardcover. <br /> Feuss concurred with Chair Schoenzeit that some of the hardcover could be reduced by relocating the <br /> . house further back. � � . <br /> Curtis indicated that in the past in similar situations the intent was not to push the proposed home back <br /> which would create a tunnel view of the lake. Curtis stated there are different ways to achieve a reduction <br /> in hardcover, such as a smaller driveway or a smaller home. In one instance the applicant chose to build <br /> their house further back,which then creates a new average setback for the adjoining landowners as well. <br /> Feuss commented she is inclined to go with Staffls recommendation since the hardcover is being reduced <br /> with the new�residence but that she is not sure if that should be the standard the Planning Commission <br /> . should be loolcing at. , <br /> Schoenzeit commented it is a reasonable proposal, especially since the amount of hardcover on the lot is <br /> being reduced. Schoenzeit noted the applicant is not prohibited from consiructing his house back from the <br /> averagelakeshore setback. . � <br /> Curtis stated typically the property owner builds as close as possible to the lake. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the structural coverage and hardcover on this lot is less than the adjoining properties and <br /> that the proposed house appears to fit within the character of the neighborhood. <br /> Thiesse indicated he is in agreement that the home does fit the character of the neighborhood: There are <br /> several properties in the neighborhood that have multiple structures on their property. <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether the fill would need a conditional use permit. <br /> Curtis indicated the exact amount of fill has not been provided to Staff: Curtis noted the City's building <br /> official can approve any amount of fill as long as it is appropriate for the project. If the amount of fill <br /> appears to be unusual,the building official would require that the applicants obtain a conditional use <br /> , permit. , <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether the fill would be saved or hauled out. . � <br /> Sharratt indicated the majority of the fill will be used elsewhere on the property. <br /> Levang asked how close the neighboring driveway is. � <br /> Page 4 <br />