05-19-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 19, 1997 • DECANDIA 3115 NORTH ( #5) #2221 SVEN A. WASBERG AND ARLENE , SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - 8:21 -8:37 P.M. 0 The Applicant was present along with Architect, Michael Sharratt. Van Zomeren reported that the plans have been revised. The proposed residence will be oriented differently. She indicated there is some calculation information still required. The revised plan has pulled the residence back further on the lot but still encroaches the 75' setback. Side yard, hardcover, and average lakeshore setback variances are required as well as lot area, lot width, and a CUP for excavation in the 0 -75' setback. Van Zomeren said the applicant and architect met with Staff regarding concerns. As a result, there is a 450 s.f reduction in hardcover and the residence will be located 16' further back from the lakeshore. A smaller turnaround area is planned. The applicant indicated the first floor will be 1200 sT Mike Sharratt corrected that amount to 1305 s.f. of occupied space (not including garage) noting the current residence exists at 1375 s.f The neighboring home to the east is located 54' away with trees masking the view. Lindquist noted that the neighbor to the east had originally objected to a second story. The applicant said the second story is built into the roof line and this neighbor's home is also a two story. The two -car garage will be increased about 500 s.f. from 20'x24' at 1800 s.f located behind the 75' setback. Sharratt noted two different schemes were presented. Proposal A would have 32.871/o hardcover; current proposal B is 32.89 %, and 28.72% with a short driveway. The total finished area is 2400 s.f with two stories and no basement. The soil requires the home built on pilings placed 35 -50' deep. Other homes in this area also are on pilings. The current residence shows signs of aging and deterioration. The architect said he recommended removal of the existing residence as the foundation would not hold a second story or possibly further improvements. There were no public comments. Hawn inquired about the traffic pattern for the property. Sharratt explained how the driveway would operate noting its minimal amount. It was suggested the City Engineer review the driveway. McMillan was informed that the side yard setbacks would be at 4' on the east and 6' on the west. The current residence is at 1.5' on the east. 9