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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 16,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron stated as you move the house back,you will not gain any hardcover percentage because a longer <br /> driveway would become necessary <br /> Thiesse stated the goal is to keep hardcover away from the lake and to improve the water runoff into the <br /> lake. Thiesse commented it would be easy for them to create a swale or a rain garden and divert the water <br /> away from the lake to avoid the need to redesign the house. <br /> Levang asked for Staff to display Exhibit C on the overhead. <br /> Curtis displayed Exhibit C. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the topography near the tennis court is fairly flat. Halfway up the long driveway,the <br /> elevation is between 50 and 52 as you go towards the lake at the 250-foot line. The topography is high on <br /> the east side of the tennis court and lower on the west side. Gaffron noted there is a flat area in that part <br /> of the lot where they could try to direct the drainage. <br /> Thiesse stated massing does not seem to be a problem if you compare it to the house next door. <br /> . Levang asked if Staff is suggesting reducing the driveway. <br /> � Gaffron stated the garage doors could be facing backwards rather than to the side,which would help <br /> locate the driveway apron into the 250-foot area. <br /> Alexander stated the homeowner has worked very hard on this design for a year and that they are <br /> reluctant to make any changes to it. <br /> � Lemke asked if the surface of the driveway area would make any difference if it was constructed out of <br /> permeable pavers. <br /> . Landgraver stated not under today's ordinances. <br /> Lemke commented he would hate to see additional trees destroyed. <br /> Levang asked if any of the trees are protected. <br /> Curtis indicated only those trees that are located within 75 feet of the lake would be protected. <br /> � Landgraver noted the applicant has been cognizant of not constructing as far down the hill with respect to <br /> some of the existing topography and landscaping. The massing issue relative to the house on the other <br /> , side is a nonissue. Landgraver stated under current regulations, asking for 38.5 percent seems to be a <br /> little too much and that he cannot envision approving a 38.5 percent variance under current regulations. <br /> Alexander stated they would prefer the Planning Commission vote on the application tonight. <br /> Landgraver moved,Levang seconded,to recommend approval of Application#12-3565,Kathryn <br /> Alexander on behalf of Joseph and Gail Teynor,2789 Pheasant Road,granting of a lot width <br /> variance and denial of the hardcover variance. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Page <br /> 11 <br />