04-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 1997 ( #10) #2227 GARY E. TUCKER, 3466 IVY PLACE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 9:25 -9:30 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Van Zomeren indicated the subject property is located on Casco Point in the LR -1C zoning district. The applicant is proposing to construct a new deck on the lakeside of the residence and an entry over the front door. The existing sidewalk will be modified. An average lakeshore setback, hardcover in the 75 -25U setback area, and side yard setback variances are required. The deck will be accessed by stairs that will be located in front of the average lakeshore setback. Hardcover will increase 987 s.f in the 75 -250' setback from 32.26% to 34.3 %. Van Zomeren indicated Staff recommends approval of the application. She noted the side yard as the hardship. The structure is located in the average lakeshore setback and the deck will further encroach into the setback. Tucker reported that the sidewalk modification will allow the sidewalk to run to the front of the residence instead of the side. He indicated the slab located next to the house cannot be eliminated as there is foundation underneath the stoop due to an old wellhouse. • There were no public comments. Stoddard inquired if the neighbors have voiced any opinion. It was reported that the neighbors approved the proposed plan. McMillan moved, Stoddard seconded, to approve Application #2227. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. ( #11) #2228 FRANK AND KATHLEEN ST. LAWRENCE, 253 CYGNET PLACE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 9 :30 -9:33 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. • 13