10-21-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 1996 •( #5 - #2179 Theresa Norsted - Continued) Mabusth reminded the Commission that the applicant had tabled her application in order to reconsider her needs after receiving Commission comments and Staff information. The property in question is located on the curve of Casco Point Road. The proposal is for hardcover, structural coverage and setback variances for the construction of a deck addition and a detached garage. In response to Staff s recommendations, the applicant has submitted an amended proposal consisting of a detached garage with an outside stairway and a two story 7x10.5' deck on the lake side of the residence. Neither structure would be located in front of the average lakeshore setback. With the amended application, a side setback variance would be eliminated. The two stall garage would have an upper level storage area. The applicant had originally planned on an interior access with pull down stairs but had thought it would interfere with cars parked in the garage. The plans call for a 5- 1/2'x3 -1/2' deck at the upper level of outside staircase. The location of the garage would be as in the first plan submitted but there is a structural coverage drop from 15.7% to 15.6^. The hardcover proposed at 32.8% is amended to 28.5% in the 75' -250' setback. Staff commented on the location of the garage doors on the adjacent lots. The property to the west has garage doors facing away from street. On the east side, the door is to the street side and only 3' from the street. The applicant's garage is proposed at an 18' street setback with traveled road located 20 -22' and located 3' from the side lot line. With the F overhang, however, it would be considered at 2' from the side lot line. Mabusth added that the building inspector found no need for special fire wall requests for the garage at the proposed side setback. Norsted was in favor of the location of the garage due to mature trees on the property. It was noted that two mature trees would be lost if the garage were located nearer the residence. The garage is also in the same general area as the previous garage. Stoddard noted that there is less hardcover with the front entry. Council's denial of front entry doors in a similar proposal was noted. Mabusth informed the applicant and Commission that the side staircase was not shown on the survey. She voiced concern with affecting a tree located near these stairs. Norsted said she was informed by a tree expert that it would not interfere with the root system of the tree. The applicant added that the outside staircase was her preference. McMillan asked outside stairs to the basement. Norsted said she was willing to remove the three concrete steps, 3'6 ", as trade in order to gain approval of her proposal. 0 There were no public comments. 7