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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,Apri116,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> would be 30 feet for the setback. Gaffron stated with the granting a 10-foot setback where there is a 30- <br /> foot requirement,the Planning Commission should understand exactly what is being proposed for <br /> overhangs on that side of the house. <br /> Schoenzeit noted that in a conforming situation on a 10-foot setback,they allow a two foot overhang. <br /> Thiesse noted it is a drainage easement and that the issue is with maintenance of the pipe and the need to <br /> use heavy equipment. Thiesse stated the overhang would be 30 feet in the air. <br /> Gaffron stated the workers would need to be mindful of any overhang and that Staff would prefer no <br /> encroachments into that 10-foot area. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the pipe is not directionally bored. <br /> Gaffron stated that pipe has been there for approximately 15 years and is a 15-inch pipe. <br /> Thiesse stated the applicant can have a 1.4 foot overhang on that side. <br /> John Romey,Contractor, stated they would likely go with a one-foot overhang. <br /> Gaffron stated the bump out on the other side of the house would also need to be taken into account. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the deck is included in the hardcover calculations. <br /> Gaffron indicated it is. <br /> Schoenzeit stated it appears that a couple of the trees will need to be removed as part of the construction, <br /> which will have an impact on the 0-75 foot zone. <br /> Gaffron noted one of the trees that will be impacted is located on the neighbor's property,which is an <br /> issue. <br /> Leskinen commented that this is a challenging lot and that the house may be too big for the lot. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what the other setbacks in the neighborhood are like. <br /> Gaffron stated some of the homes have a 10-foot setback and that the house directly to the west has a 10 <br /> to 15-foot setback. Gaffron commented it appears the setbacks in the area vary depending on the lot size. <br /> Levang asked if the applicant is willing to reduce the size of the house. <br /> Pertinen stated in their view they are proposing a reasonable size home and that they have reduced the <br /> home down based on the 15 percent and comments from Staff. Pertinen noted they are creating less of an <br /> issue with drainage on one side of the lot by tipping the angle of the driveway and that the grades will <br /> remain as close as possible to the existing grades. Pertinen stated in his view the drainage will be <br /> improved following this project. <br /> Page <br /> 17 <br />