11-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGHELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1936 ( #6) #2191 WALTER AND SHARON W.ITTMER, 2780 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 9:00 -9:07 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Mabusth reported that the property is located near the Narrows. The residence is served by a two stall attached garage. The applicant seeks to construct a single stall, 12'x24', two level addition. Mabusth displayed the elevations and noted a tuck under garage located to the lake side. The only variance required is for hardcover. The setbacks requirements are met. The previous owners originally proposed a variance application. The property is Torrens, and the County refused to accept the variance of which the new owner was unaware. Mabusth indicated that the landscaped areas have been expanded to 980 s.f within the 75- 250' setback as well as new landscaping in the 0 -75' setback. During the previous application review, it was found that the underliner had deteriorated to the point that it was not considered hardcover. There are now retaining stone walls and new underliner in place. The hardcover includes 953 s.f in the 0 -75' setback. There is 31.4% hardcover in the 75 -250' setback and is proposed at 31.3 %. In speaking with the architect regarding possible reductions in hardcover, Mabusth informed him that it would not be wise to remove the paving improvement in the road as it serves others and is in an area with steep grades. She also suggested that no reduction be made in the turning radius in the principal driveway. To effect a reduction in hardcover, Mabusth suggested that the underliner be removed as long as it does not affect drainage. Mabusth noted that the structural coverage is proposed at 9 %. The applicant informed the Commission that the underliner was in place at the time of purchase. He feels there is no drainage problem on the property and will remove the underliner if necessary. Mabusth informed the Commission that the 953 s.f of landscape with underliner of geotech and plastic would reduce the hardcover to 25.2% or possibly to the point where no hardcover variance is required. There were no public comments. Hawn moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2191 for a hardcover variance with the condition that the underliner be removed from the landscaping. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. 15