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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 <br />( #6) #2160 DAVID DOTZENROTH, 3225 CASCO CIRCLE - VARIANCES - <br />RESOLUTION #3758 • <br />The applicant was present. <br />Gaffron reported that the property in question is located in the Casco Point area but <br />presents no hardcover problems. The issues involve setbacks. The proposal calls for an <br />addition to the detached garage of 16'x24', resulting in an accessory structure in excess of <br />1000 s.f. Gaffron said an addition of 15- 1/2'x24' would maintain it below 1000 s.f. The <br />setbacks for side and street would then be 15' with the garage doors to the side. The <br />doors currently face the street and are located .2' from the street. <br />Gaffron reported the Planning Commission had no problem with the addition itself <br />(noting the, 13% hardcover in the 75 -250' zone) nor the change to the pitch of the roof. <br />The Commission did recommend that the garage doors be relocated to the east side and a <br />redevelopment of the driveway also be to the side of the garage. The recommendation <br />calls for the removal of the two doors facing the street and the concrete slab in the right - <br />of -way. <br />Gaffron said the applicant is concerned with loss of a large maple tree by harming the <br />root system with the driveway relocation change recommended. The driveway change <br />would also likely require removal of some trees. Gaffron also noted that the overhang as <br />proposed would encroach into the right -of -way. Staff suggested a redesigning to • <br />eliminate this problem. The application calls for variances to the side setback and street <br />setback. <br />Jabbour inquired about the location of the black walnut trees on the property, which was <br />noted. Callahan asked if the trees were discussed by the Planning Commission. <br />Dotzenroth said the trees were not discussed at length. He said the Commission noted a <br />concern with the impact on traffic due to the location of the doors to the street side. <br />Dotzenroth said his home is located at the end of Casco Point and the amount of traffic is <br />low by the time it reaches his property. He also noted the neighboring garages located <br />with virtually no street setback. Dotzenroth said he was concerned with adding <br />hardcover on the property by the recommended change in driveway and garage door <br />location. The cement slab located on the street side of the garage is now used for guest <br />parking and eliminates the need to park cars in the adjacent park area. Dotzenroth <br />personally parks on the east side of the garage now. <br />is <br />