05-20-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 20, 1996 • ( #3) #2133 JOHN AND KARLA SPOONER, 1385 ORONO LANE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 7:59 -8 :04 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant, Karla Spooner, was present_ Mabusth reported that the application is for hardcover and lakeshore setback variances for improvements to a lakeside deck. The existing deck consisting of 650 s.f of hardcover would be removed, along with 37 s.f. of connecting brick walkway, and replaced with a grade level granite patio. 1'x7' step will extend from both sides, and l'x24' step will extend at the lakeside. The existing hardcover of 4,140 s.f is proposed at 3,851 s.f., for a reduction of 298 s.f in the 0 -75' setback. Mabusth noted that the property is 1.2 acres of which half is located in the 0 -75' setback. A 4'x6' cement pad is proposed being located 50' from the lake at the base of the stairs for use of outdoor cooking. The deck is 26' from the lake. The proposed patio would be 40' from the lake. The proposal would result in an overall improvement in reduction of hardcover. The applicant said they were willing to give back in hardcover to replace with what is suitable for the property. • Peterson said he saw the proposal as an improvement to the existing conditions and to the Lakeshore itself. There were no public comments. Lindquist voiced his approval of the proposal. Mabusth informed Smith that the shoreland regulations allow for stairs and pad. Spooner said the steps are not an access to lake but to replaceloose stone steps adjacent to the house. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2133 as recommended. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #4) #2134 ROBERT CHARLES ALBRECHT, 1810 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 8:04 -8:26 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. L