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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, August 18, 2014 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 24 of 33  <br />  <br />McGrann asked if the Planning Commission can separate the two requests. <br /> <br />Curtis indicated they can. <br /> <br />McGrann stated it sounds like everyone is comfortable with the addition to the house but that the <br />Commissioners are split on the shed. <br /> <br />McGrann moved, Schwingler seconded, Application No. 14-3679, Thomas and Katherine Ziegler, <br />2264 Shadywood Road, to recommend approval of the 3-foot side street setback variance and the <br />lot coverage and massing variance in relation to the house addition. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> <br />Leskinen asked if there is anything that the Commissioners agree on with the shed. <br /> <br />McGrann commented it sounds like the majority of the Commissioners are fine with the size of the shed. <br /> <br />Schwingler stated it is a practical difficulty, and if the City’s easement was not there, they would have <br />been able to ask for the additional feet. <br /> <br />Thiesse noted they would have been able to add 144 square feet to the house. <br /> <br />Schwingler stated it also factors into the essential character of the neighborhood since other homes in the <br />area have detached garages. <br /> <br />Landgraver stated it could have been a detached garage when the home was rebuilt, which would have <br />addressed some of the storage issues. <br /> <br />Mr. Ziegler stated there was a detached garage and accessory buildings that had to be removed. <br /> <br />Leskinen asked if those buildings could have been rebuilt in kind. <br /> <br />Curtis indicated they could have but that it would have factored into their structural coverage and <br />hardcover. <br /> <br />McGrann stated the shed will be an improvement to what is there and that both neighbors are in <br />agreement. McGrann stated he would like to ensure that no trees are removed, and if they need to be <br />removed, that they are replaced. <br /> <br />Schwingler stated he is in agreement with Commissioner McGrann and that it is likely a future property <br />owner will be back requesting it. <br /> <br />Lemke stated from a safety standpoint the storm shelter makes sense. <br /> <br />Lemke moved, McGrann seconded, Application No. 14-3679, Thomas and Katherine Ziegler, 2264 <br />Shadywood Road, to recommend approval of the 12’ x 12’ shed, with the submittal of a landscape <br />plan identifying the trees and a grading plan showing resolution of the drainage issues prior to the <br />City Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 1, Landgraver opposed. <br /> <br />Item #01 - PC Agenda - 09/15/2014 <br />Approval of Planning Commission Minutes <br />[Page 24 of 33]