10-15-2012 Planning Commission Packet

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NiINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETING Monday,September 17,"2012 6:30 o'clock p.m. , Gorman indicated the proposed location for the garage is to stay with the property line. Adding the room on top of the garage was not something that they need to do or intended to do at the beginning but that , they are requesting it now. ,If the Planning Commission recommends that it needs to be removed,they would be willing to discuss that. _ ' � Gorman indicated they have attem ted to lower the hardcover num�fro�8.2 ercent to 46.9 ercent. From a structural coverage standpo t,that is currently�at°�l'0.�3 percent and th�y would be increasing that to 14.4 percent,which is below the allowed amount. C�orman noted they are over on the hardcover due to the pool and other things that were already on the pro�perty� _ Gorman sta.ted there are some other items on the ro�e Y✓`that the would be illin to discuss in terms of P P �' „ y�' � g �. decreasing the hardcover on the property. The existing d "veway can be narrowed:`�a�ome of the items that they are willing to remove were not taken off the s ey. Gorman stated they ar g ing to replace the fireplace and the chimney with picture windows and that �.e��iv ould like�o,start that project in a couple of weeks. In the front of the house,the brick wall c�emove and�replaced�with landscaping. Behind the brick wall is a sidewalk that is not used and can�also be remi��ed. On the right side of the �� house,there is a walkway to the back of the yar�d and pool a ea:�They w uld b„�e;iwilling to remove that or replace it with something more permeable. �The p�revious owners h d added ori a deck at the back of the house which is not usable since it can only seat two chairs: Gorman indicated they can remove the deck and the stairs as well. In addition,there is an area oveY�ori�he side of f.he house that could also be eliminated completely. If the brick wall and��idewa�are removed.,�hey would be putting some landscaping in that area. � �� Gorman indicated they did speak ith the neighbors' d`they seein to be in favor of the project. The project will not affect the drainage�or�ading around the�.ho.as since the structure will be placed on top of the existing driveway. . Landgraver asked hat t Te.sum total`is of all t e,possible hardcover removals. Gorm a n s t atedjto��collect'i�o n i' was 4 3'-8 squa"re feet. . � . � � � x � � Cha�r Se�ioenzeit opened the pu�ic h�ing at 7:38 p.m. � endon W`'alchezski,3580 Frederick Street, stated he lives across the street and that they have recently mo ed into the neighborhood on'�August 4. Walchezski indicated he does not want to hinder the applicants'plans for•developm nt'bnt�hat they do have some concerns they would like addressed. The essential hc aracter of tYie�ne�'ghbor:is very wooded with very mature trees. Walchezski asked whether some of those�rees would�be re o ed in the process of the construction. In addition,there is a berm in the front. Walchezski asked if e garage would butt up to the end of the road or come right up to the end of the road. � Walchezski commented the area is beautiful and peaceful. Walchezski stated their house, as listed on the MLS, is lakeview. They have approximately ten degrees between iwo houses and the trees but that you can still get the feeling you are on the lake. The applicants did look at angling the garage to retain that view,which is appreciated. Walchezski reiterated the neighborhood is very peaceful and beautiful and questioned whether a large,three-stall garage would affect the resale value of their home. The maj ority of the homes in the area are smaller,modest,ranch style homes with two-car garages. As you come Page • 12