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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 18,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> The subject property fronts on a long channel and is somewhat disconnected from the lake. The <br /> configuration of the subject property along the end of the channel creates a unique situation regarding the <br /> view. The neighboring home to the south at 855 Forest Arms Lane is set back further on their property <br /> than the subject home and has no lake view. The neighbor to the north faces in a more westerly direction <br /> towards the channel rather than over the subject property. In addition there are mature trees separating <br /> the subject property from both neighbors which likely screen most of the view of the improvements and <br /> the home. Comments have been received from the neighbors in support of the application. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the average lakeshore setback variance to allow construction of the <br /> elevated deck, screen porch, and pergola up to 21 feet ahead of the average lakeshore setback line. <br /> Laura Westrude,Architectural Landscape Design, stated the applicants may like to extend the deck to a <br /> maximum of five feet closer to the lake,which would encompass the proposed patio. <br /> Leskinen asked if it would be further than what is being proposed. <br /> Westrude indicated it would not be and would encompass the proposed patio. <br /> Leskinen asked if it is the elevated portion of the deck that is being extended. <br /> Westrude indicated it is. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. <br /> Curtis displayed a picture of the subject property looking towards the house to the house. Curtis pointed <br /> out the location of the proposed deck. <br /> McGrann asked if the additional five feet raises any concerns with Staff. <br /> Curtis stated it does not. Curtis stated it would be a further encroachment to the lake, but based on <br /> personal observations of the site, it should not impact the adjacent property owners. <br /> Leskinen stated it does not appear that the adjacent neighbors would be able to see it given the tree line. <br /> Landgraver noted the trees appear to be all deciduous but that typically people are not out on their decks <br /> in the wintertime. Landgraver stated based on the orientation of the properties, it should not be very <br /> visible to the neighbors. <br /> Curtis stated to her knowledge the windows of the house to the south do not actually face the applicants' <br /> property and are actually located in a garage. <br /> Lemke asked if there were any comments from that neighbor. <br /> Page 18 of 33 <br />