10-16-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 16, 1995 ( #14) #2081 PATRICK AND NANCY WALSH, 1390 REST POINT ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 9:40 -9:58 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Mr. Walsh was present. Mabusth said that she and Mr. Walsh met today and went over Staff concerns. The proposal at this time is amended from that in the packet as a result of this meeting. The proposal is for two single story additions at the sides of the residence consisting of a mud room/kitchen with eating area, an expanded master bedroom with a walk -in closet and expanded bedroom on the second story, which would encroach the average lakeshore setback by 9' and encroach the 75' line by 9'. The upper level above the garage would be for a recreation room or bedrom located 20' from the street lot line and require a street variance because of the intensification. The hardcover in the 0 -75' zone exists at 11.91/o and proposed at same percentage. Hardcover in the 75 -250' zone exists at 40.2% and proposed at 56.3% for an increase of 774.5 s.f. of 16 %. The stoop will be roofed under the proposal and, thereby, included in the structural coverage. The views and plans were shown to the Commission members. The structural coverage is proposed at 20.1% and with stoop, adjusted at 21.4 %. • The amended proposal reduces the master bedroom by 44 s.f., eliminates the 80 s.f mudroom, reduces the 14 s.f entry, shows removal of 91.75 s.f of plastic, and removal of deck structure with fencing and planter with plastic. The amended calculations for hardcover with 75 -250' area existing at 41 %, originally proposed at 56.3 %, is amended at 51.5% or a 11.2% increase. The 75 -250' hardcover variance would be reduced by 4.8 %. Lindquist asked if there was any change in the 0 -75' zone. Mabusth said there was none and was same as originally proposed at 11.9 %. All new improvements are in the 75 -250' zone. The amended hardcover variance in this zone would be reduced to 26.5 %. Mr. Walsh said he realized the lot was small but so was the house. Any expansion would require a variance. The house is at 800 s.f with a 314 bath, no utility room, and no kitchen eating space. The house is centered on the lot and is a cape code style with a low profile. The additions to each side would balance off the house. The roof on the garage would give the house a higher profile. The proposal is to give the residents more living space. The entry is to aid entry from an icy area. Walsh acknowledged to Schroeder that they have lived in the house for 17 years. There were no public comments. • 20