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MINUTES OF THE . <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July18,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 1. Approval of the hardcover, lake setback, and side setback variances as requested; or <br /> 2. Approval of the lake setback and side setback variances. Approval of hardcover variances <br /> resulting in a specified net reduction in hardcover and/or in conjunction with stormwater <br /> management BMPs implemented on site; or <br /> 3. Denial of the variances as requested. <br /> Lemke asked if the neighbor to the east was notified. Lemke noted they live in a different city. <br /> Curtis stated they have been notified. Curtis noted since their primary address is in a different city, that is <br /> the reason why it is not listed. <br /> Sharon Olson-Nesbitt, Applicant, stated she has resided in the property since November of 2011 and since <br /> then she has become engaged. Nesbitt stated the existing garage is too small for a pickup truck, which <br /> makes it difficult in the winter to plow the driveway. Nesbitt indicated the garage can fit two little cars <br /> but it is impossible to put two full-sized vehicles in the garage. Nesbitt stated she plans to live there for a <br /> long time and that she would like to make the property more usable. <br /> Acting Chair Lemke opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Acting Chair Lemke closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit stated it seems to be a good spot for the garage and is a reasonable request. <br /> Schwingler questioned if further stormwater management improvements could be made or whether a <br /> further reduction in hardcover is possible. <br /> Schoenzeit noted BMPs are nice to have but are not officially recognized. <br /> Curtis stated the Planning Commission can require them but that the owner would not receive hardcover <br /> credit for them. <br /> Leskinen stated not having the looped driveway could perhaps reduce some of the hardcover. Leskinen <br /> asked if the center part of the loop is green space. <br /> Curtis indicated it is. <br /> Leskinen stated it would probably be a wash then. <br /> Schwingler moved,McGrann seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3839, <br /> Revision, LLC, on behalf of Sharon Olson-Nesbitt, 865 Ferndale Road West, granting of hardcover, <br /> lake setback, and side setback variances per Staff recommendation. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> Page 2 of 19 <br />