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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 13, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ (3. #07-3305 LAKE COUNTRY BUILDERS ON BEHALF OF JAMES ZIMMERMAN, 2745 SHADYWOOD ROAD, Continued) value. Zimmerman noted the Planning Commission voted 5 to 1 to recommend the plan as long as it stayed hardcover neutral. Zimmerman stated the area where he is proposing the deck is the most private, secluded spot on the lot and would be unobtrusive to the neighbors. Zimmerman displayed a picture of what currently exists at the rear of the house and the area where he would like to construct the three season porch. Murphy asked whether 40 percent or roughly half of the shaded area on staff’s overhead is already hardcover and what the applicant is proposing to do is trade structural coverage for hardcover. Zimmerman stated it is but noted that the majority of the hardcover consists of driveway, which amounts to approximately 60 percent of the total hardcover. McMillan asked if the house would be totally gutted and exactly what construction would be done to the house. Zimmerman pointed out the existing kitchen and porch and explained that they are proposing to expand the house out to the porch, which would allow them to enlarge the kitchen and add a bathroom on the main floor. Currently there is no bathroom on the main floor. In addition, the garage would be expanded to three stalls, with the entrance to the house being changed slightly. White inquired whether there is a basement to the house. Zimmerman stated there is not. McMillan asked whether the height of the structure would change. Zimmerman indicated the height of the structure would remain relatively the same. McMillan inquired whether the driveway would be pavers. Curtis stated pavers would still be considered hardcover. Zimmerman indicated they have not really discussed what the driveway would be constructed of. Zimmerman stated each neighbor has an easement to use the driveway and that what is decided upon would need to be approved by the neighbors. Zimmerman noted his driveway has to be acceptable to accommodate emergency vehicles. McMillan asked how wide the deck would be. Graton indicated it would be approximately eight feet. White inquired where the applicant currently stores his lawn equipment. Zimmerman stated he stores some inside the house, some in the laundry room, and some in the garage. Zimmerman commented this addition would allow for some additional storage on the property. PAGE 3 of 14 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 11/26/07 Approval of Council Minutes [Page 3 of 14]