09-16-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 • ( #3 - #2169 Michael Renard - Continued) Lindquist asked what the hardcover facts were. Mabusth asked for a breakdown of the hardcover calculations and whether it included the landscaping. Betz showed the survey to Mabusth, who did not have a copy of this particular survey. Discussion was had on the particulars of the hardcover. It was determined that if the 130 s.f of landscape rock in the 0 -75' was removed, along with 420 s.f in the 75 -250' setback, there would be no need for a hardcover variance. Schroeder said he was concerned with trading of plastic and rock as it should not have been there in the first place. The plastic was installed by a previous owner. Schroeder said the hardcover should be separated showing what does and does not count. Mabusth said it would not be required if there was no hardcover variance required in the 75 -250' setback and would only involve the average lakeshore setback. Schroeder questioned whether this was actually known. Mabusth clarified that the hardcover total was originally 6142 s.f. or 26.7% where 5707 s.f is allowed. With the removal of the 420 s.f. of landscape rock and plastic, the square footage of hardcover would be at 24.9% and not require a variance. Smith asked why the shed was an issue in 1991. Mabusth said it was because the hardcover exceeded the allowed at 26.7 %. With the shed removal, the hardcover would be at 25.5 %. • There were no public comments. Schroeder said he was reluctant to allow the shed since the Council in 1991 recommended its removal with the same basic numbers presented. Lindquist noted that the structure was proposed larger at that time. Mabusth said there was also more hardcover and the updated survey was not available. Mabusth said the removal of plastic and rock would result in a 1.8% reduction from 26.7% to 24.9 %. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2169 with the understanding that all plastic on the property would be removed along with the cement pad located in the 0 -75' setback. The application would only involve a variance to the average Lakeshore setback, and the shed would be allowed to remain. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. ( #4) #2159 JAMES AND JOANN JUNDT, 1400 BRACKETTS POINT ROAD - VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 -7 :54 P.M. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the application was tabled at the request of the applicant at the August 19 meeting of the Planning Commission. He noted that the application has been 40 revised by the withdrawal of the boathouse from the application.