06-17-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 ( #9 - #2144 Arthur and Terry Jewett - Continued) Mabusth noted that the applicant has asked that the application be presented at the June 24 Council meeting. ( #10) #2145 DONALD AND ROBIN HELGAGER, 3265 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:42 -8:53 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffi-on reported that the request is for street, side, lakeshore, and average lakeshore setback variances for additions to the property, which abuts Lake Classen located on CoRd 6. The existing house side setback is 27', which will drop to 5' with the removal of a detached garage (now located at a 6.8' setback) and addition of a new attached garage. With the location of the residence on Lake Classen, which is a natural environment lake, a 150' setback is required, 50' from the street, and 30' from the side. Gaffron showed a sketch of the property with required setbacks, noting that the house is located where it should be on the property, which is about 2 acres in size. A side garage • addition is proposed resulting in a 5' side setback. The addition to the rear would be located at a 140' setback from the lake. The additions would meet the front or street setback requirement. Although an average lakeshore setback variance is required, there is an outlot located between this property and nearby residence to the west. Gaffron said the improvements may actually improve the visual impact for the neighbor to the east. Gaffron said the main issue would be with the side setback. Gaffron noted that the topography rises toward the adjacent property and is lined with pine trees. Peterson asked if the improvements were a problem for the neighbor. The neighbor was in attendance and said he had no problem with the proposal. Gaffron said he discussed with Robin Helgager the possibility of adding a small retaining wall to flatten out the area where the topography rises in order to allow it to be mowed easily. Gaffron said the wall would be 2 -3' in height. Helgager said the current garage is unusable with only 1 side door and a shed -type roof. He said it is difficult to drive a vehicle into the garage and spacing is tight. Helgager said he has responded to any hardcover issue with his proposal to remove a cement slab located near the road. Gaffron said the hardcover is within the allowable amount. Peterson asked how many homes were affected by natural environment lakes. Gaffi on said there were probably 30 -40 homes affected in Orono. 12