10-21-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 1996 • ( #6 - #2180 Peggy and Frank Pichelman - Continued) Schroeder clarified that the correct notification procedures were followed. Mabusth said the concern was with the lack of notification from the applicants. Luann Powell, 2916 Casco Point Road, whose home is next door to the applicant on the north side, said she has lived there for 24 years. She reported having a major concern over looking at a whole new structure (24'x24' garage) on the property. In her opinion, it would change the uniformity of the cul -de -sac. Powell said she liked the plans for the lakeside but found difficulty with the plans for the garage as well as the amount of hardcover. The addition would cause her yard to become shaded resulting in difficulty in growing any vegetation. Schroeder inquired what the side setback was for the improvements. Mabusth informed him that the side setback is 10, which meets the requirement. Powell said she also is concerned that the improvements would cause poor sight lines for accessibility. She added that there is a tuck under garage. She also noted that the children currently residing there do not live there year around. Powell said she would consider giving T to the applicant for a larger side garage. This would allow her kitchen not to look out on a major structure. Powell also noted there were two mature trees that would isbe lost under Option 2. Barry Glassman, 2914 Casco Point Road, lives two doors away from the applicant. He noted, when looking at the contour of the property, the garage and cars would now stick out into the road. Glassman said the improvements would obstruct the views of the Powells. He felt the lakeside improvements were all right as the house is tucked into the property at that side. Mr. Pichelman was asked to remark. Pichelman said it was not his intent to offend anyone. He said they have not lived in the area long and had some crises which caused time to be of essence. Pichelman said it was his intent for the plans to fit in with the legalities of the City. Pichelman said there was already an 8' line from the end of the garage and 14' to the bituminous. Mrs. Pichelman noted that they had considered coming out to the side to lessen any problems for the neighbors, but were concerned with a 3' side setback. The garage to the lakeside has only access to the lakeside and is used for storage only. Schroeder noted that the applicant would like to work with the neighbors. Mrs. Powell said she would be willing to work with the applicant but did not see how the improvements could happen. Hawn said she was inclined to wait until the neighbors and applicants have spoken before • further review as the proposal may change as a result. 10