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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, July 17, 2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. 3. 17-3950 NOR -SON ON BEHALF OF MICHAEL AND MEREDITH KUHLMAN, 1760 SHORELINE DRIVE, VARIANCES, 7:33 P.M. — 7:46 P.M. Michael Kuhlman, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the applicant is proposing to construct a new home with a lakeside pool on the property. An average lakeshore variance is requested. Because 1700 Shoreline Drive is the only adjacent lakeshore lot, the average lakeshore setback for this property is determined by the distance between that home and the lake to the south. That distance was verified by the applicant's surveyor today to be 1,065 feet from the lake. As a result, the majority of the subject property is unbuildable due to the applied average lakeshore setback. The new home and pool are proposed at 948 feet and 925 feet and will encroach lakeward of the average lakeshore setback. Because the standards of Section 78-72 regarding Lots of Record cannot be met because of the setback variance, a lot width variance is also required. Staff has not received any public comments regarding this application. There are notable practical difficulties listed in Staff's report. Planning Staff recommends approval. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. Peter Euschke stated he is available for any questions. Thiesse asked if the neighbor is aware of the proposed location of the house. Euschke indicated they are. Thiesse asked whether that neighbor has any objection to the house. Michael Kuhlman, property owner, stated one neighbor has seen the plans and they are fine with it but that he has not been able to get ahold of the other neighbor.