05-19-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 19, 1997 0 (#9 - 92233 Walter Holzer - Continued) Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to table Application #2233 to gather additional information and further discuss the home occupation licensing. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. Van Zomeren will notify applicant of time and date of work session. ( #10) #2234 DOUGLAS E. WALDOCH, 4215 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING - 8:59 -9:02 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Van Zomeren reported that the property is located in the LR -1B Zoning District requiring one acre lots. The property is substandard at .664 acres and at a lot width of 56' at lakeshore and 95' at front setback, where 140' is required. The applicant proposes to remove and reconstruct a new residence which will require a lot area and width variance. The location will improve the garage location, street setback, and structure's proximity to side lot line. Van Zomeren indicated that Staff recommends approval. The applicant had no comments. • Schroeder asked if the new residence is the same size. Van Zomeren said it was not calculated as no variance is required. Smith noted that the proposal is for a two -story residence in contrast to the current one story. Van Zomeren indicated the neighbors have voiced their support of the proposal. Smith questioned whether the property will be landscaped between the driveway and property line. She was informed that this is not required. McMillan noted the driveway and curb cut was approved. Smith moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2234. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. ( #11) #2235 MARTIN B. SCHNEIDER, 2180 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT - PUBLIC HEARING - 9:02 -9:33 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. 0 The Applicant was present. 13