07-15-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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• • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 15, 1996 ( #5) #2149 THERESA NORSTED, 2811 CASCO POINT ROAD - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 7:59 -8:17 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the application requires a variance to the average lakeshore setback for the construction of an enclosed screen porch to the lakeside of the property. The porch would wrap around the house to a bay addition and be located 11' in front of the average lakeshore setback line. No other variances would be required. During the review of the application, the applicant determined while speaking with neighbors that her plans for a detached garage may be impacted by her current imprpovement plan. The applicant asks for direction regarding the porch and the possibility of a 20'x22', 2- stall, garage consisting of 440 s.f of hardcover. This would require the application be tabled to allow filing an amended application to include a garage. The property is allowed 573 s.f of additional structural coverage and 628 s.f in the 75 -250' zone. The applicant is asking the Commission what would be reasonable for the property. Peterson said, with the objection from the neighbors regarding any change to the average lakeshore setback, no 3- season porch would be allowed if the applicant also desired a garage. Peterson suggested the possibility of a deck instead of a porch. Lindquist recommended staying within the average lakeshore setback. Peterson said the neighbor would be able to see across a deck. Mabusth noted that there was only P in which to work with before crossing the average lakeshore setback line. Construction at grade level was suggested. Norsted said the original screen porch was made into a room. She said she would like to enjoy the lake and questioned whether a narrower porch with no wrap around was a possibility. She questioned whether a garage is possible with the hardcover and asked clarification on standards to determine if she should keep the property. She also questioned whether a deck would have to be at grade level or if it could be located on the second level. Schroeder asked if the neighbor, Mr. Stern, received a variance for his remodel. It was noted that he received a 9" variance from applicant's side lot line but was within the average lakeshore setback. Stern and Norsted's lots are similar in size. The property on the other side is larger. Mabusth noted that the garages on the adjoining properties were probably built in the 1950's with no record of building permits being issued, and they are located less than 1' from Norsted's property lines.