04-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 1997 0 (#6 - #2221 -Sven Wasberg and Arlene DeCandia - Continued) Van Zomeren reported that the application is for a conditional use permit and variances to remove an existing residence and construct a new residence. There is a lagoon on the property that is regulated by the Shoreland Ordinance. The CUP is necessary for excavation and fill within the 75' setback area. The building footprint is forward of the 75' line. The lot does not meet minimum standards for the LR -1B zoning district. The lot is ,439 acres and 80' wide. Hardcover currently exists at 32.73% in the 0 -75' setback where none is allowed. The existence of the property within the 0 -75' setback is a hardship. The 75 -250' setback allows for 25% hardcover. Existing hardcover is 46.81/o and is proposed at 46.9 %. The 250 -500' setback hardcover meets the requirements. Van Zomeren indicated the average lakeshore setback is unusual due to the location of the adjacent residences. She noted that the property owner to the east had objected to the height of the proposed residence at the last Planning Commission meeting. The side yard setback exists at 1 -1/2' and will be maintained at that distance. Van Zomeren reported that new information available has indicated the existing foundation will not support the design. A new foundation would result in the application being reviewed as new construction. While recognizing the hardship due to the lagoon, is Van Zomeren said Staff has difficulty in recommending approval of the application. Mr. Wasberg said he has not yet received the soil test to substantiate that the existing foundation will not support the structure. He reported that the hardcover will decrease with the new residence. Van Zomeren noted that the 6297 s.f of hardcover (32.97 %) in the 0 -75' setback will only reduce to 6265 s.f. or 32.75 %. Schroeder indicated his support if the residence was built on the existing site due to the hardships of the property. Lindquist asked if he understood it was new construction. Schroeder said he did_ Hawn noted the new structure would be two-stories. Wasberg said the residence would be 1 -1/2 stories in the front. The applicant has owned the property for eight months and has resided in the residence to the west of the subject property for two years. There were no public comments. Lindquist indicated the proposed structure is too large for the small lot and would like the plan to be brought in conformance. Van Zomeren brought attention to Exhibit K, a letter from the architect. The second paragraph reports the need for a new foundation. 9