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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 17, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 23 that is not inherent to the land. Marquardt stated it is a safety issue and that the deck will also give them the opportunity to more enjoy the property. Marquardt stated when you look at the surveys, they show that the lot has somehow shrunk. Marquardt stated the garage was 30 feet from the road when it was constructed but it is now 29.9 feet from the road. Marquardt stated the garage did not move, but somehow these differences happen, and that they are talking about a relatively small number of additional square feet. Marquardt stated Melanie Curtis has been extremely helpful with their application. Marquardt indicated they have a door that exits in this location and then a porch that has railings that are above the structural level. Marquardt indicated they could remove that if absolutely necessary as well as the stone patio. Marquardt stated they would also be willing to remove other hardcover if necessary. Marquardt stated the proposed deck is not huge and that they would like to have a table and chairs out there to make it functional. Marquardt stated in attendance tonight are Rick Lundeen, their architect, and the two adjacent neighbors. Also in attendance are the Greenes, who are three houses over. Marquardt stated they have not received any objections from any of the neighbors. Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Tom Kubalak, 2623 Casco Point Road, stated he and his wife fully and wholeheartedly support the addition to the house. Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Schoenzeit asked if the house as built is larger than what was approved in 2001. Curtis stated to her understanding it is not but that she is not sure if the side entry deck was included in the 2001 approval. The deck is 60 square feet and the overage is approximately 70 square feet. Curtis stated the survey is pretty accurate in displaying what is on the property. Schoenzeit asked if it is over with the most favorable set of numbers. Curtis stated she is basing it on square footages and not percentages since that would be the most equitable way to compare it. Landgraver stated he had a similar thought and that he noticed there is a walkway from the driveway to the front door and that there is now more paving being shown, which may be a reason for the hardcover increase. Marquardt indicated that was there in 2001. Curtis stated she is not sure how the previous survey accounted for the cantilever on the north side of the house. Item #01 - PC Agenda - 01/20/2015 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes [Page 9 of 23]