02-22-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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• ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 22, 1995 additional hardcover (gravel). Mabusth thought there may be some limitations to this request because of the shared drive and turnaround also used by neighbor to west. If the structure is moved back an additional 5' (proposed at 20') from the main lake, there will be encroachment in the 75' zone from the lagoon. Mabusth noted this lot is very small and asked Planning Commission members to consider if the proposed residence was too ambitious for the lot. Nolan asked what the proposed living space would be. Mitchell confirmed that approximately 4600 s.f of living space and garage area were proposed. Nolan thought the proposed residence was too ambitious for the property and that a 4600 s.f home was a fairly good -sized home. Rowlette agreed that since this is basically like starting over, even though there are major reductions in hardcover, the footprint seemed overly ambitious for this small but buildable lot. Mitchell explained that this home was his father's residence purchased and developed in the 1950's. Sally and Jon Lebedoff are his sister and brother -in -law. Mitchell noted that there is no attic or basement in this home so all storage is within the main house, including the garage and furnace room. The house will have three bedrooms and three baths for a family with two children. Mitchell is described the development of this neighborhood noting this is one of the last houses in the neighborhood to be improved. The adjacent homes were designed with the existing residence in place. Mabusth stated the City would have to require the 25' setback the DNR is requesting. Mitchell agreed but added that he might talk with Ceil Strauss prior to the Council meeting. Mabusth asked if the applicants would consider moving the home a little further from the north lot line as only 1' exists at the north lot line. Mitchell responded that they did not want to do that because it would push the residence closer to the neighbor's garage blocking all southern light exposure to the kitchen. Smith commented that the applicants had done a good job of bringing the residence in and up although she would like to see a smaller footprint. There were no comments from the public. Peterson commented that the fire department would have accessibility and did not see a problem with the location of the residence. It was moved by Schroeder, seconded by Peterson, to approve Application # 1997 for Jonathan and Sally Lebedoff at 1101 Ferndale Road West for variances to construct a new residence, recognizing the hardship of a small lot, noting the footprint of the proposed residence is considerably less than the existing residence and adding that the building is to be moved an additional 5' back from the • main lake. Ayes 3, nays 2. Nolan and Rowlette objected to approval of the application because they felt the footprint of the residence was too ambitious for the lot. E