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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 /> Curtis stated the home to the east has been demoed and there is an accessory structure on the property <br /> which does not factor into the average lakeshore calculation. Because there is no home on the property, <br /> the calculation is made from a distance rather than a line. <br /> Corbin Benson,Charlie&Company Design, stated there are two main variance requests,and those are <br /> the hardcover variance for the driveway and the average lakeshore setback for the terrace. Benson stated <br /> his understanding of the intent of the setback is to keep that terrace as low as possible. One thing that is <br /> interesting about the property is that it transitions from the higher elevation to the west down towards <br /> marsh land,and so a lot of the existing slope gradually runs down the width of the lot. The property <br /> owners would like to flatten out that area, keep the terrace within 42 inches, and maintain the character of <br /> the shoreline. <br /> Chair John Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. <br /> Erickson stated he would like to congratulate the applicants in their effort to fit the project into the City's <br /> existing ordinances in spite of the handicap that it is a one-acre lot in a two-acre zone. The applicants <br /> have done a terrific job in complying with that and still have a viable project. <br /> Libby stated the dirt movement appears to be very complementary and the efforts to reduce the hard <br /> surface on the property are commendable. <br /> Landgraver stated he agrees with what has already been said. As it relates to the hardcover,whenever the <br /> Planning Commission is approving a blank sheet,they do try to have the hardcover comply, but given the <br /> need for the long driveway, that should not be held against them. <br /> Thiesse indicated he is agreeable with that. <br /> Lemke commented he is a little upset about the amount of hardcover. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair John Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. <br /> Erickson moved,Landgraver seconded,to recommend approval of Maria Larenas and Charlie and <br /> Co. Design,2455 North Shore Drive,lot area,lot width,average lakeshore setback,and hardcover <br /> variances as well as an interim use permit. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 7. LA18-000103 ALL ENERGY SOLAR ON BEHALF OF ELEANOR FERRIL,240 <br /> WAKEFIELD ROAD,VARIANCE,7:51 P.M.—8:21 P.M. <br /> Eleanor Ferril,Applicant, and Isaac Lindstrom,All Energy Solar,were present. <br /> Barnhart stated the applicant, on behalf of the property owner, is proposing to install a solar array on a <br /> rack to be installed in their rear yard. Solar arrays are a permitted use in all districts and the requirements <br /> that they be screened from view as much as practice presents challenges as it is virtually impossible to <br /> screen the roof of a building. The intent is, however,to minimize the visual impact of the improvements <br /> on the neighbors and protect against glare and reflection. Because the solar array is located on a rack,a <br /> variance is required to allow a ground mounted solar array where only those mounted to a roof are <br /> Page 13 of 20 <br />