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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 17,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Landgraver asked if there are any considerations for adding a chimney on to a porch that the Planning <br /> Commission should take into account. <br /> Curtis indicated it is something for the Planning Commission to discuss and that it is a part of the <br /> application. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the height of the chimney is required to make it work properly. <br /> Curtis indicated this chimney is considered a non-encroachment into a side setback and is not a non- <br /> encroachment into an average setback. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if it would be a building height issue. <br /> Curtis indicated this particular chimney would not be and that chimneys are allowed to be higher under <br /> City Code. <br /> John Daly, Revision, LLC, stated the existing deck is closer to the lakeside of the house, and in removing <br /> and replacing that deck, they are going two feet further away from the lake. The chimney will also <br /> provide some screening for this residence and the house next door. Daly noted there is also quite a bit of <br /> vegetation already between the two homes. <br /> Daly noted the shape of this lot and the neighboring lots is unique as well as the fact that the property next <br /> door is vacant. Daly indicated Staff has a picture of the old house on what is now the vacant lot depicting <br /> how close it was to the lake. <br /> Lemke asked if the owner has discussed this project with the neighbor. <br /> Daly indicated the property owners have recently purchased the property and that they did attempt to <br /> speak to the neighbor but that they are in Florida at the present time. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. <br /> Leskinen indicated she did visit the property and that this seems like a very reasonable request. <br /> Lemke commented the significant amount of vegetation on that side of the property which also helps to <br /> screen the project. <br /> Landgraver asked if the vegetation on this property or the neighboring property. <br /> Curtis stated it appears the majority of the trees are on the applicant's property. <br /> Landgraver stated he does have a concern with the use of the chimney during the summer since the <br /> neighbor has not weighed in on it. Landgraver noted the chimney is conforming and that it is not unusual <br /> for a chimney to be part of a structure. <br /> Page 13 of 26 <br />