11-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1996 ( #9 - #2194 David Alan Sutherland - Continued) Mabusth reported that the plat map indicates the lot to be 7,000 s.f in size. The applicant is proposing construction of a partial second level over the single story residence. The existing single stall garage is located 3' from the residence. The application does not require any structural coverage variance. The residence is located in the 500 -1000' setback area allowing 35% hardcover. There will be no change to the hardcover which exists at 28.26 1/o. Setback variances are required due to the location of the existing structure at 18' side setback and 29' rear setback. The bedroom expansion results in an intensification requiring to wrap the existing variances. Mabusth indicated that she has not received any comments after notification from the adjacent neighbors. A neighbor did request a copy of the application. The applicant had no additional comments. Smith was informed that the construction would be contracted out. There were no public comments. The applicant plans to complete the second story construction in about four years which will require a new permit. The applicant informed Berg that the currently proposed • improvement will be completed within the one year time limit allowed. It was noted that there were several evergreens to the east and south of the proposed construction which will be lost. The applicant informed Smith that it was his intent to add more landscaping and trees across the back and side of the property. • McMillan moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application 42194 for side and rear setback variances. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #10) #2195 GENMAR INDUSTRIES, INC., 1449 SHORELINE DRIVE - COMMERCIAL SITE PLANNARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 9:58 -10:51 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was represented by Mary McConnell and Jeff Melby. 21