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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 17,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Thiesse asked whether that would allow them to maintain the deck if it cannot be improved beyond what <br /> it is. <br /> Gaffron stated one of the things Staff typically does is to say that what is depicted on the plans is <br /> approved and anything beyond that needs to be approved. Gaffron stated that would preclude them from <br /> putting a story above it, which is where the greatest impact on structural coverage would be. <br /> Curtis asked if that would also preclude them from screening it in. <br /> Thiesse stated that would be an improvement the deck. <br /> Gaffron stated they would not be able to add above it or enclose it. <br /> Leskinen stated in her view the stone patio should also not be allowed to remain. <br /> Thiesse noted it would be difficult to grow grass in that area or maintain it. <br /> Leskinen stated she concurs with that and that it would likely become muddy without the stone patio. <br /> Thiesse moved, Schoenzeit seconded,Application No. 14-3697,Gary and Joan Marquardt,2617 <br /> Casco Point Road,to recommend approval of the deck as proposed,with no additions or enclosures <br /> above or below the deck,subject to removal of the wood steps and landing on the south side of the <br /> house. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1, Landgraver opposed. <br /> 4. #14-3698 SHARRATT DESIGN COMPANY ON BEHALF OF JAY HULBERT,3035 <br /> CASCO POINT ROAD,VARIANCES,8:07 P.M.—8:14 P.M. <br /> Jay Hulbert, Applicant, was present. <br /> Curtis stated this property is located in the LR-1C zoning district,which requires a structural setback of <br /> 10 feet from the side property line. The applicant is requesting a side setback variance to permit a portion <br /> of the proposed addition to be situated as closed as 8.5 feet from the south property line. <br /> The home addition is proposed to replace an existing upper level deck. The property line angles away <br /> from the home as it nears the lake. Therefore, only approximately 15 feet of the 40-foot addition requires <br /> a setback variance to maintain consistency with the southern line of the existing home. The applicant's <br /> proposal results in hardcover over what is existing. However, because the property currently exceeds the <br /> Tier One 25 percent limitation and because the proposal involves new structural hardcover consisting of a <br /> stairway, a variance is required to reduce the hardcover level from 34.26 percent to 33.65 percent. The <br /> lakeward portion of the existing deck encroaches up to three feet into the side setback and the applicant is <br /> proposing to correct this nonconformity with the addition. Currently at 34.26 percent the property does <br /> exceed the hardcover limitation. The applicant's plan provides for a 157 square foot reduction in <br /> hardcover. <br /> Staff finds that the applicant proposes to use the subject property in a reasonable manner. The proposed <br /> addition to the home located 8.5 feet from the side lot line does not expand the existing nonconforming <br /> setback of the existing home and does not appear to alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The <br /> narrow nature of the subject property creates a practical difficulty for the property owner. <br /> Page 14 of 23 <br />