06-17-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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• • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 1996 ( #2 - #2134 Rob Albrecht - Continued) Peterson commented that a tradeoff of driveway for a deck is considered for recommendations. He noted changes in the application as now presented, and the goal of a net decrease in hardcover. Hawn said the property, and its improvements, are attractive but had a problem with setting a precedence. Peterson said that the applicant is staying within the precedent as he is staying within the hardcover amount by showing a reduction. Hawn questioned the structural versus non - structural hardcover removal. Schroeder moved, Stoddard seconded, to approve the after- the -fact variance for the new deck subject to the completion of removal of hardcover in the driveway and reduction in size of the lower dock to conform to the existing code of 4' plus landing. Vote: Ayes 3, Stoddard, Peterson, Schroeder, Nays 4, Lindquist, Berg, Smith, Hawn. Those recommending denial agreed that the previous Planning Commission's directive was clear to no further principal structure being placed in the lakeshore yard. Motion failed. No further motions were offered. ( 0) #2137 WILLIAM DUNKLEY, 2709 WALTERS PORT LANE - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - 7:41 -7:58 P.M. The applicant was represented by Dale Gustafson and Carl Smith. Gaffron reported that the application was previously tabled to allow a revision to the proposal for construction of an addition to the south end of the house. The Planning Commission had suggested another location or lowering of the addition to reduce the visual impact from the lake. At present, there exists a deck with a screen wall. The original proposal was for an addition with a spa with a continuation of the roof line. The revised proposal is for a shed -type roof which would lower the height of the addition along with steps. The revision results in 1 s.f reduction than previous plan with a different shape and a smaller pool. Gustafson said other areas were explored in which to locate the pool. He noted the existing large overhang on the house. Gustafson said all attached areas are within the 0- 75', and the decision was made to take advantage of the eave by placing the addition under it. Smith asked if the floor of the addition was lowered. Carl Smith said it was lowered 28" and is practically at grade level. C. Smith said there a design difficulty with the door located in the corner of the lower level. Smith noted that this revision was less intensive.