05-19-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 19, 1997 • _ {#4 - #2182 Herbert Terry Olson Continued) McMillan questioned whether cost estimates should be gathered for placement of the garage near the home. Mrs. Olson said it possibly would involve moving the well depending on location and disturbing the landscaping and sidewalk. Smith asked if there was an acceptable location where the well would not be affected. Mrs. Olson said there was but it would require further excavation. McMillan asked if there were other garages located along Bayside Road similar to the applicant's. Van Zomeren said there were no large garages but some storage structures. McMillan questioned whether this replacement is in keeping with the neighborhood. Sherokee Ilse, 3613 Eileen Street, said she lives on the back side of the applicant's property and has a dock on Bayside. She noted the quaintness of the house in its picturesque setting on the hillside. She felt the garage was tucked into the hill and fit its surroundings. A change would alter the look. She noted a neighbor removed trees to enjoy the lake view. Ilse said the neighborhood supports the garage replacement and prefers its location. Hawn asked that the City Engineer review the plans for drainage and structural integrity. Hawn said she would have preferred to see the plans. Schroeder asked Hawn what her • concerns were. Hawn said the cement block has cracked indicating a possible water problem from the hillside and is concerned with the same problems reoccurring. Mrs. Olson said the problems are due to the age of the garage and settling. • Schroeder amended his motion to include City Engineer review of structural and drainage issues. Vote: Ayes S, Nays 2, Stoddard, Smith. Smith noted the proposal presents a difficult decision but felt the applicant had been asked to consider a more desirable location. A location change would not affect the well or lake views. Smith does not feel the proposal is much different than that previously proposed. Stoddard said the hardships are not convincing and no attempt was made to obtain cost estimates for moving the garage 6' as requested. Mrs. Olson said her husband may have done so but determined the cost was too high. Smith indicated this information would have aided the applicant. Schroeder suggested the information be available for Council review. Van Zomeren noted the application will be presented to Council on June 9 and asked applicant to have requested information submitted by June 1. McMillan asked what would occur if the City Engineer found a problem with drainage or structure. Van Zomeren said the application would go to the Council with that additional information and possibly may need further Planning Commission review. 8