03-17-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 17, 1997 •( #7 - #2216 Winston and Barbara Adams - Continued) Van Zomeren reported that the application is for variances to lot width, side yard setback, hardcover, structural coverage, and average lakeshore setback to remove the existing residence and construct a new residence. The property is located in the LR -1C Zoning District. The property meets the lot area standards. The lot width is 90' where 100' is required. A 7.14% hardcover variance is requested in the 0 -75' setback and a 18.58% variance in the 75 -250' setback. The pool area, which includes the deck and patio, is 1.507 s.f. Since the pool is larger than 1000 s.f., a 30' side setback is required. The structural coverage is proposed to increase from 18.09% to 23.02 %. Van Zomeren noted that the driveway encroaches into the 10' side yard setback and must be located at least 5' from the property line. The garage will include side facing doors. Van Zomeren indicated that the building inspector has recommended the removal of the boat house. She also noted that the applicant will maintain a 60' strip of land, a fire lane, adjacent to this property which consists of a treed grassy area. Steve Boone showed the layout of the property and the proposed improvements. He indicated the house and garage are within the code requirements. Boone said the driveway will be corrected to the 5' distance from the property line. He noted the patio and deck area of the pool are what result in an encroachment. A hard, mechanically • engineered maintenance cover will be installed over the pool resulting in no need for fencing. He indicated the neighbors have no problem with the location of the pool. Boone said he is willing to reconfigure the pool. 0 Mr. Adams said the pool is required to treat his medical condition. He asked that his future maintenance of the fire lane be considered. Adams said the improvements will not change the existing grade of the property. McMillan inquired about the mechanical pool cover. Adams said the code does not require a fence. Lindquist asked if the applicant was willing to remove the boat house. Adams said he would be willing to do so. Lindquist asked that the hardcover be reduced to the 36% percentage now existing through a reduction in hardcover and structure. Lindquist informed the applicant that the 60' wide public property cannot be taken into consideration and informed the applicant that he is not required to maintain that property. 15