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MINUTES OF THE <br /> � ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 18,2012 <br /> � 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> would make it difficult or impossible to mainta.in reasonable headroom in an enclosed porch if it had to be <br /> moved further north. <br /> The addition does not appear to limit the light,air and open space enjoyed by the adjacent property. The <br /> house to the immediate south is approximately 50 feet from the applicant's side lot line. The applicant's � <br /> request results in minimal negative impact to adjacent properties. Staff finds the location of the existing <br /> home and the size of the property creates a unique circumstance not created by the applican�ts and that <br /> granting the applicant's request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance and will not <br /> alter the essential character of the neighborhood. . <br /> 7 <br /> The proposal will result in structural coverage totaling 919 square feet,which is significantly less than the <br /> 1,500 square foot of structural coverage that would be allowed on this small lot. The proposal constitutes <br /> an increase in hardcover resulting in the property being just under the 30 percent limit for the 250-500 <br /> foot zone in which the property is located. <br /> Gaffron stated a recommendation for approval should be subject to the applicant obtaining an after-the- <br /> fact building permit for the porch as well as the deck extension, subject to making any changes necessary <br /> to bring the existing construction inYo code compliance as may be directed by the building official. <br /> Levang asked if the deck is okay. <br /> Gaffron indicated it is legal from a hardcover standpoint and it does meet the setback requirements. <br /> Walsh asked if it meets building codes. <br /> Gaffron stated that would need to be verified by the building inspector. <br /> Duenow stated last year he had a screen tent in the middle of the yard and that did not work very well. <br /> Walsh asked why it was constructed without a permit. <br /> Duenow stated he was initially going to put up an awning and then decided to go with a roof. <br /> Acting Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 9:21 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Acting Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 9:21 p.m. <br /> Landgraver noted the house next door is vacant. . <br /> Duenow stated the house to the south is vacant and has been for sale for a number of years. Duenow <br /> noted his other neighbor is constructing a new house. <br /> Levang stated the impact on the neighbor was her main concern. <br /> Page <br /> 24 <br />