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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,Apri116,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> � <br /> Greenley noted he does have a large lot and that he has kept hardcover on his lot to a minimum. <br /> Approximately half of the driveways in the area are not blacktopped. Greenley noted with this proposal <br /> the side lot setback will be moved closer to his property and that he understand the need for that,but that <br /> he would like to see, in exchange for allowing the variance,that there be no temporary structures,dog <br /> kennels or storage allowed in that 10-foot area. Greenley noted there will be 60 feet between his house <br /> and this house,but that 50 feet is located on his property. Greenley stated in his view the house may be a <br /> little too large for the lot given its small size and topography. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit asked how long the proposed driveway is. <br /> Gaffron indicated it is approximately 38 feet to the roadway from the garage. <br /> Schoenzeit noted it is at the minimum size to accommodate four cars. <br /> Thiesse stated that a nonconcrete or nonblacktop driveway would not be good for this property as it <br /> relates to the runoff given the slopes. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the question is how this property will handle its drainage. Schoenzeit asked whether the <br /> City has heard from the neighbor to the west. <br /> Gaffron indicated he has not heard anything from that property owner and that there is potentially more <br /> runoff with this proposal that would be directed towards that property than what currently exists. Gaffron <br /> indicated the applicant is attempting to divert the runoff from the neighbor's property. <br /> Leskinen asked what the footprint is for the existing home. <br /> Carl Tseng stated it is 1,833 square feet with the garage. <br /> Gaffron stated Eachibits C and D show the house and garage. The existing house consists of 1,065 square <br /> feet. The garage consists of 252 square feet. The proposed house would be 1,692 square feet. The <br /> proposed house is bigger,with the footprint for the proposed house and garage being approximately 1,700 <br /> square feet. <br /> Leskinen asked if the total footprint of the house and garage is 1,794 square feet. <br /> Gaffron indicated that would also include the deck,which is considered structural coverage. <br /> Leskinen noted it would be a slightly bigger home than what currently exists. <br /> Gaffron stated if you take into account the attached garage, it would be slightly bigger. <br /> Schoenzeit stated any overhangs on the east and west sides would also need to be taken into account. <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether they would still be allowed a two-foot overhang. <br /> Gaffron noted on the east side of the house there is a 10-foot easement and that Staff is recommending <br /> there be no encroachment of overhangs,eaves, or cantilevers on that side of the house. The standard <br /> Page <br /> 16 <br />