01-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#4 - 42195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Gaffron reported that the application had been tabled at the November meeting to allow revisions to be made. He clarified that the existing building has been connected to sewer for the past 10 years and the newly proposed building will be stick built instead of modular design. A lot area and lot depth variance would be required for reconstruction of the building. There is a potential variance for parking stalls, a variance for parking on the opposite side of the street, a lake setback and street variance, and hardcover variance. There is concern over boat storage in the yard and for landscaping. The proposed amenities will include a boat head pump out facility, toilets, stormwater upgrade, and tree replacement. The general intensification of the site also is of concern. Mary McConnell addressed the concerns previously made by the Planning Commission. She reported that the current 4200 s.f building is in need of repair. It is proposed to demolish that building and replace it with a smaller building. The existing permit allows for a 11.1 slip marina with boat storage and maintenance. Their plan is to take 12 slips out of marina rental use for boat storage. McConnell then addressed the concerns over sanitary sewer, type of building, pump out, parking, stormwater, and intensification of use. McConnell informed the Commission that the building plans now call for a cape code style building with a small wood sign. In responding to a question from Smith regarding • building materials, McConnell said the building will have lap siding, shutters, and shrubbery and flowers conducive to that style of building. The interior floor plan of 1152 s.f will include two offices, a lobby /reception area, and inside bathroom. The entrance to the bathroom facilities will be from the lakeward side for boat slip users. Smith inquired about the use of portable toilets. McConnell said they would continue to use the satellites on the other side of the roadway with a 3 -sided enclosure matching the siding of the building. Hawn was informed that the indoor bathroom would be available when the building was closed by the use of keys provided to those slip users. McConnell said a boat head pump out facility, which is not currently provided, will be installed on the lake side with portable discharge to a clean out on the side of the building. The hours of operation will be 9:00 am to 6 :00 pm, Monday thru Saturday, closed on Sundays. The bathroom facilities will also be handicap accessible. McConnell reported that the setbacks for the proposed building are more conforming than the existing building with a 27' improvement to the lake side, 5' improvement to the road, noting the 75% decrease in building size. •