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. side lot line where 30 feet is required. It is Staff's opinion the applicants' request for a variance may be reasonable considering the size of the property and the location of their home. The applicants' request results in minimal negative impact to the adjacent properties and granting the request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. Further, the deck does not appear it will alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Staff recommends approval of the 25-foot setback variance. William Bowman, Applicant, noted there is a heavy tree line consisting of Scotch pines along the south side of the property and shields the area where they are proposing the deck. Bowman indicated there currently is not a structure on the property to the south. Bowman indicated they cannot move the deck over since the dining room door is within two feet of the south side of the house, and if the deck is moved over, it would be right in the middle of the sliding door. Bowman stated it is his fault for not showing the deck on his original application a few years ago. Landgraver asked how the adjacent lot is zoned. Curtis noted it is in the same zoning district. Curtis displayed a map of the area. Bowman indicated their property abuts up to Lot 2 in Willow Hill. Curtis indicated the same property owner also owns part of this area. Acting Chair Landgraver opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Acting Chair Landgraver closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Schwingler commented the application is pretty straight forward. McGrann indicated he visited the site and that he has no issue with the proposal. Schwingler moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application#13-3617,William and Cynthia Bowman,450 Willow Drive South,granting of a 25-foot side setback variance. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. 5. #13-3618 EDWARD AND JULIE LAGERSTROM, 2248 SHADYWOOD ROAD, VARIANCES, 7:35 P.M.—7:52 P.M. Edward Lagerstrom, Applicant,was present. Curtis stated the applicants' property s situated at the intersection of Shadywood Road and the entrance to Crystal Bay Road. The angle of the intersection, the curve of Crystal Bay road, and the proximity of the garage to the rear property line create an awkward, if not dangerous, access situation. The existing garage is situated approximately one foot off of the rear property line and approximately five feet from the southeast property line. Page 9 of 28