07-15-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 15, 1996 •( #7 - #2151 John and Janice Hurd - Continued) Schroeder acknowledged that the Commission does have the authority to allow the boat house to stay, but this proposal deems the property new construction requiring variances, which does raise the issue of the boat house. Schroeder said the people who live on Casco Point should be most concerned with the development of the area_ Hurd responded that this lot is one of the best in Casco Point and remodeling the existing residence would create a hardship. Theilmann said he had suggested the staking. It is his opinion that the second story of the proposed home would eliminate the views for the neighbors. Stoddard asked the Hurds what their objection would be in complying to the average lakeshore setback. Cohen said it was their intent to get back what they had with the construction and not to further disturb the land. Stoddard said he also lives on the lake and is in favor of the Hurd's boat house, but sees the average lakeshore setback as an issue. Peterson acknowledged that the hardcover was a mute point and the concerns were the average lakeshore setback and the boat house. • Lindquist said an new construction would have to meet the average lakeshore setback. q Y g • There were no additional public comments. Combs said the home could be moved back, but the Hurds would like to maintain the same views. Mabusth noted that the new construction was being located closer to the Grundeen property. She said she had made mention of the boat house issue to Mr. Combs when the applicant was filed. Lindquist asked the applicants if it was their desire to table the application or noted the possibility of denial unless the residence was placed behind the average lakeshore setback. The Hurds asked that the application be tabled. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to table Application #2151. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. 12