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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MONDAY,MARCH 19,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant would be able to answer that question. <br /> Landgraver noted the new garage is significantly larger. Landgraver asked if the reason the hardcover is <br /> not more than what currently exists is because the driveway has been shortened. <br /> Curtis indicated it is and that the larger garage would be more functional for the applicant. <br /> Michael Jones,Applicant, stated his plan was to try to make it a win situation for himself,the neighbors, <br /> and the City. Jones stated he is guessing the structure was constructed around 1930 and is located 5.9 feet <br /> from the property line to the west. The original plan was to rehabilitate the property and fix it up but the <br /> foundation for the garage has been crumbling for years. In addition to the poor foundation,the roof leaks, <br /> and so it is not worth saving at this point. Jones stated as a result,he looked at different options for what <br /> could be done. <br /> Jones stated he can commit to the City that the hardcover will be reduced on the property. Jones noted <br /> there have been significant improvements on the neighboring properties,and that now that area has been <br /> cleared out,the garage is more visible and is an eyesore. Jones stated he would like to remove it and <br /> replace it with a new structure that is consistent with the new home. <br /> Jones noted attached to the proposed apron is a driveway turnaround,which was not made large enough at <br /> the time the house was built. By attaching it in this location, it makes that turnaround a little larger and <br /> easier to maneuver. <br /> Jones indicated he does not know the exact height of the existing garage but that the new garage would <br /> match the height of the existing garage. Jones stated if that red piece was eliminated,he would be at 23.7 <br /> percent hardcover but he understands that that access is part of his property. <br /> Jones stated he also has talked to several of his neighbors and everyone is in support of the project. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Page 9 of 23 <br />