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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 22,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Thiesse asked if Staff has confirmed that Chippewa is a dead-end road and there is no right-of-way that <br /> continues past the property line. <br /> Barnhart pointed out the cul-de-sac and the proposed building. <br /> Thiesse stated to his knowledge the right-of-way also ends there so there will not be a through road <br /> constructed there at some point. <br /> Landgraver asked if the adjacent property to the east is landlocked. <br /> Curtis indicated they front on Watertown Road. <br /> The applicant was not present. <br /> Chair John Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair John Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. <br /> Lemke asked if there are any trees that will be removed as part of this project. <br /> Barnhart indicated he has not spoken to the applicant,but that it is his understanding some trees will be <br /> removed. A picture of the site shows the trees in that area to be around two inches in girth. <br /> Landgraver asked whether any screening was proposed between the accessory structure and the street. <br /> Barnhart stated it does not appear so and nor is any required. <br /> Libby commented it appears the applicant has made a concerted effort to match it to the principal <br /> structure and that there does not appear to be a lot of soil disruption or change in grade. Libby stated it is <br /> a nice design. <br /> Landgraver noted they already have a four-stall garage. <br /> Erickson commented he likes the sketch. <br /> Landgraver moved, Libby seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA18-000098,Jen <br /> and Tony Ishaug,4245 Chippewa Lane,front yard setback variance.VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 5. LA18-000099 JOHN ORTIZ,835 FOREST ARMS LANE,VARIANCES, 7:29 P.M. - 7:38 <br /> P.M. <br /> John Ortiz,Applicant, was present. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to permit the construction <br /> of an addition to the home on the lakeside of the home with a pergola covered deck completely ahead of <br /> the average lakeshore setback line. Also proposed is a new 30-inch raised patio. Based on the <br /> Page 9 of 20 <br />