05-20-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 20, 1996 0 ( #1 - #2136 Greenfield Corporation - Continued) Stoddard asked Mabusth about the City's positionreview regarding the lot width variance. Mabusth said the width was tight with the location of the road and the more restrictive road setback at east lot line of lot 4. She commented that this occurs often adjacent to cul -de -sacs. It was noted that lot 1 is surrounded by County roads. Lot 4 is adjacent to a future road_ Mabusth advised lot width is measured from access road. Mabusth said Staff is concerned with lot 4. Pfennig interjected that lot 4 is the best lot. Mabusth agreed that the development has kept the vistas open. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2136 with Staff recommendations as listed and the inclusion in the grading plan of a pond area within lot 4 and the extension of outlot A to the east. Lot width variances are recommended for approval. The covenants will delineate the septic sites along with the wetland delineation. The site plan locating access drive to serve existing residence on lot 6 must meet the 26' separation from the designated wetlands and be 20' from any septic sites. The 17' of additional right -of -way along the west boundaries of lots 1 and 2 will be for North Shore Drive only, not Bayside. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ACTION ITEMS • ( #2) #2112 RICHARD PUTNAM, 2765 CASCO POINT ROAD - AFTER THE FACT VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 7:40 -7:48 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the application was for an after- the -fact variance for hardcover in the replacement of an existing deck in -kind, which was built before treated wood was available. The proposal replaces hardcover when the property is already over the 25% allowable; thus, the need for the variance. Gaffron noted a resolution for a remodel from five years ago, which included an addition as well as a garage addition. It was approved as an attached garage. In reviewing the hardcover for this application, it was found that the hardcover changed from 40.2% to 44.45 %. The new survey results in an additional 400 s.f of hardcover_ The lot area on this new survey is less resulting in an increase in the hardcover calculations. Gaffron said the hardcover differences are likely due to the differing surveys and interpretations of rock walls. He noted that the patio blocks and walkway areas are necessary to this property and are as intended in the 1987 application. Gaffron; therefore_, recommends approval of the application noting the applicant has paid the after- the -fact fee and the necessity of the deck replacement. 5