03-20-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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• • • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 20, 1995 (#4 - #1999 - David and Vicki Vickerman - Continued) Mabusth responded that the only allowed structure would be the 4x8' landing as part of the access stair structure. Rowlette informed the applicant that the area where the boathouse is would need to be stabilized but could provide an area to sit and enjoy the lake but no deck would be allowed. The need to eliminate hardcover in the 0 -75' zone was emphasized. The applicant was informed that open - timbered decking is considered hardcover because the timber does not absorb water. The deck as proposed would not allow any vegetation to grow underneath it and would result in runoff into the lake. Added vegetation on properties to improve water runoff was discussed. The applicant was informed of the need for a plan for the removal of the boathouse with stabilizing of the area possibly through retaining walls. If retaining walls are required, a conditional-use permit would also be required. The Planning Commission would review the plans for approval which would be forwarded to the Council for final approval. It was reemphasized that the code only allows for a 4x8' landing on the access stairs. Schroeder moved, Nolan seconded, to table application #1999 until the April Planning Commission meeting. At that time, the applicant will present a plan for the boathouse removal, hill stabilization, and landing; amending the original application to a conditional use permit. Ayes 7, Nays 0. (#5) #2001 POWDER PACKERS, INC./RHONDA E. WILSON, 640 ORCHARD PARK ROAD - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 8:22 -8:36 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicant, Ms. Filson, was present. The application is for a front/street setback variance where 100' is required, for a 33x23' garage and 4x12' entry. The setback proposed is for 75' at the entry addition and 71.'7' at the garage addition where the existing residence is located at 757. There is an existing overhang that travels the length of the residence. The proposed entry would extend 2' beyond the overhang. When the house was originally built in 1959, the five -acre zone standards did not apply. The property is 4.79 acres in a 5 -acre zone, which had been changed after the construction of this house. The addition will meet the required 10' separation setback from the tennis court. Smith asked why the garage was moved forward from the rest of the house. The applicant responded that this provided a thru corridor right into the house entry door. The driveway plans were shown to the commissioners. 6