08/19/2013 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,August 19 2013 6:30 o'clock p.m. Landgraver noted the one comment received from a neighbor was supportive of the project. Gaffron indicated there was a comment by a neighbor approximately one year ago suggesting the entire neighborhood be rezoned given the substandard lots. Gaffron noted there was also a previous mayor that had suggested that as part of the next comprehensive plan review, rezoning of this area be discussed, which is still three or four years away. Landgraver noted the drawing depicts the proposed deck sitting on top of an existing well. Curtis indicated she has discussed that with the applicant and that the state requires three feet of horizontal distance, which can be accomplished with a removal portion of the deck. The applicant has indicated that is what is intended be done. Landgraver stated in terms of construction, given the school is across the street,there is a possibility that will pose some problems. Landgraver asked if any concern was raised by the school regarding access to their parking lot. Curtis indicated she did not receive any comments from the school but blocking access to the parking lot would not be allowed. Schoenzeit moved,McGrann seconded,to recommend approval of Application#13-3619,Paul and Jessica Warner, 1380 Briar Street,granting of side,front and rear yard setback variances. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. 7. #13-3622 TODD HOLMERS (LANDSOURCE,LCC), 1645 SHADYWOOD ROAD, PRELIMNARY PLAT APPROVAL,8:00 P.M.—8:45 P.M. Todd Holmers, Applicant, was present. Gaffron stated the applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval for a 2-lot residential subdivision to create a 0.51 acre lot abutting Shadywood Road for the existing residence and a 1.86 acre back lot for construction of a new single-family residence on the remainder of the property. The back lot will access Shadywood via a 30-foot outlot driveway corridor. It should be noted that the applicant has discussed with Staff the potential of creating additional lots, which would require a 50-foot wide corridor and a full road. The applicant has chosen not to do that. Proposed Lot 1 is a back lot requiring 150 percent of the standard LR-1C area and setback standards per Orono Subdivision Code Section 82-256(c). Proposed Lot 1 meets the minimum width requirement of 100 feet and the minimum back lot area requirement of 0.75 acres. By definition,the east lot line of proposed Lot 1 is its front lot line. The required yards for this back lot are 45 feet front and rear and 15 feet sides, all of which are met, yielding a buildable area more than sufficient for construction of a new single-family residence. The existing nonconforming detached garage on proposed Lot 1 should be removed, as it will become more nonconforming when a new residence is constructed due to being nearer the front lot line than the new residence. Page 14 of 28