03-17-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 17, 1997 i ( #10 - #2220 William. and Karen Peters - Continued) Peters said the angle of the home was developed to fit in with the lot. He is requesting the deck in order to enjoy views of the lake. The proposed residence is set back as far as possible without disturbing the parking pad area. Peters said he is also attempting to save a large basswood tree by maintaining a 10' separation. He said while the average lakeshore setback will be encroached, it will have no affect on his neighbor's lake views. He verified the need for a height variance of 1'4" to allow the observatory. He indicated he reduced the height from 32'5" to 31'4" by changing the floor trusses and roof pitch. During public comments, John Timmesh reported that he was the neighboring property whose site line would be considered and voiced approval of the proposed construction. McMillan moved, Berg seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2220 for average lakeshore setback and height variances to construct a new residence on the vacant lot. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #11) #2221 SVEN A. WASBERG AND ARLENE DECANDIA, 3115 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 10:58 -11:12 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. • The Applicant resent. PP was P Van Zomeren reported that the property is located in the LR -1B Zoning District requiring 1 acre, sewered, and 140' width. The property is substandard at 0.439 acres in area and at an 80' width. The property is adjacent to a lagoon resulting in the entire lot being within the 0 -75' lakeshore setback. The unusual lot also affects the average lakeshore setback. In addition to lot area and lot width variances, the location results in the need for hardcover, average lakeshore setback, and side yard setback variances. A conditional use permit may also be required for excavation and fill in the 75' setback area. Van Zomeren indicated the flood plain protection elevation calls for 932.5'. The applicant stated that the proposal will decrease the existing hardcover. He indicated he also owns the property next door to the subject property across the lagoon. Wasberg said he would reduce the size of the driveway and patio areas. The new residence will be smaller in size than the existing residence and within the same footprint. The garage will be built on existing hardcover. The design of the new residence was displayed. During public comments, the neighbor to the east strongly objected to a 2 -story residence. She said the current home is a single -story rambler and any deviation from that design is would affect her views. 19