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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, July 17, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />4. 17-3951 STONEWOOD, LLC, ON BEHALF OF FORREST BURKE,1020 TONKAWA <br />ROAD, VARIANCE, 7:46 P.M. — 7:52 P.M. <br />Sven Gustafson, Stonewood, LLC, and Peter Euschke, was present. <br />Curtis noted the applicant received variance approvals earlier this year to construct a new home with an <br />elevated terrace, both partially ahead of the average lakeshore setback line. The applicants are now <br />proposing to construct an in -ground pool within the lakeside terrace on the property. The pool will have a <br />46 -foot encroachment lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line. <br />No new public comments have been received. <br />Curtis noted she did speak with the property owner to the north earlier today regarding a question he had <br />and that he had no comments. <br />Staff finds there are demonstrable practical difficulties supporting the average lakeshore setback variance <br />as outlined in Staff's report. Planning Staff recommends approval. <br />Thiesse asked if there will be any projections from the pool such as ladders and slides. <br />Curtis stated they have not identified any stairs. <br />Thiesse asked if it would all be within the terrace as approved. <br />Curtis indicated it would be. <br />Lemke asked if a fence is required. <br />Curtis stated the City does not require one. <br />Sven Gustafson, Stonewood, LLC, stated no fence is proposed and that the steps into the pool would be <br />under the water and that there will be no slide or railings of any sort. <br />