07-15-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 15, 1996 • ( 0) #2135 PAUL AND SUE HEDLUND/EDNA ALBEE ESTATE, 1575 LONG LAKE BOULEVARD - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 7:1 8-7:54 P.M. Members of the Edna Albee family were present, along with Burnet Realtor, Jeff Martineau. Gaffron recalled the application being before the Commission at their May meeting for a proposed addition to the structure to include removal of a detached garage, a new attached garage, an addition, a second story addition, and driveway. There are concerns over hardcover excess, the placement of the garage to the street and side of the property, and the septic /sewer situation. Gaffron said the proposed buyers of the property, the Hedlunds, are currently not pursuing the application; but the property owners would like to continue with the application in order to determine what can be done with the property. Gaffron continued in reporting on the hardcover, which will decrease from the existing 1195 s.f. to 1185 s.f., rather than the originally proposed increase to 1280 s.f. Hardcover in the 75 -250' zone will increase from 887 s.f. to 1467 s.f., rather than to 1783 s.f as originally proposed. The net hardcover results in an increase from 2082 s.f. to 2652 s.f rather than to 3063 s.f as originally proposed. This would be equivalent to the 25% allowed in the 75 -250' setback. The garage, now proposed at 34' from the side lot line, will now meet the required 30' side setback. This revised proposal moves the garage to a location 8' from the street property line and out of the public right -of -way, rather than F from the line as originally proposed. Gaffron said the applicants ask to rehab the house to no more than 2 bedrooms. The existing septic tanks will be disconnected from the drainfield and a fully executed pumping contract from a licensed contractor will be supplied to the City. The owner will also draft and record a restrictive covenant on the chain of title for the property stating a 3rd bedroom would not be allowed until City sewer has been obtained and installed. The closet in the main floor den must be walled off, which will incur the need for a building permit if it is rebuilt to create a third bedroom. Gaffron noted that the existing septic tank may only need a plug for the outlet, which would result in a minimal cost. If no sealed tank is found when inspected, however, a new tank would be required, and might cost the applicant about $2000. Gaffron reviewed other issues of concern. The second story addition would be located 49' fi-om the lake, where 100' is required. A variance for an 8' street setback would be necessary, where 50' is required in the 2 -acre zoning district. There would be an average lakeshore setback encroachment of 32'. It was noted that even though almost all of the house is within the lakeshore setback, it would not encroach on the views enjoyed by the adjacent neighboring properties. The hardcover will stay within the guideline for the • overall hardcover. There is a bluff issue on the west side. Some filling would result from the project and erosion control measures will be necessary during construction.