06-16-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CONI IISSION MEETING HELD ON TUNE 16, 1997 ( 97 - #2246 Donald Currie} - C`ontinued} i Van Zomeren informed Bellows that the Council review of the application would occur on July 14. She asked that requested information be supplied by July 3. (#8) 42247 WAYNE A. HOLMES,1390 PARK DRIVE - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 8:24 -8:40 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the application is a request for lot line and side street yard setback variances for construction of a detached 920 s.f. accessory storage building. The property is located on Park Drive adjacent io an undeveloped 60' right -of -way with potential to be used as an access to Highwood Park. Gaffron said there are no plans to develop the right - of -way but it may be needed in the future. If so, this would create a problem with the proposed 2 -1/2' setback. The building size is proposed at 24.5'x37.5'. (Schroeder arrived at this time.) Gaffron noted that the topography of the property presents problems with locating this • accesso ry structure. He reported that the house was replaced last year. The garage is intended to be tucked into the slope, and during the house grading a terrace was created and fill pushed down into the right -of -way. Gaffron said there is a flat area extending from Park Drive for a possible driveway. He indicated there is a large oak tree and a row of lilac bushes next to the garage which applicants wish to preserve. A 35' side street yard setback is required. An accessory structure of this size requires a 15' setback from any lot line. Gaffron said stair recommends at least a 10' setback in this case. The proposed side street setback and lot line setback is at 11' at the front of the proposed building and 2.4' from the rear. Gaffron suggested the applicant pivot the building into the slope. It may result in the loss of the lilac bushes. He noted there is no home to the rear that would be impacted. Gaffron reported that the hardcover (35% allowed) currently exists at about 21% and with additional building at 26 %. The addition of a driveway to serve the new building would still meet the hardcover requirements. The building size is permitted under the code as well. Gaffron said the issue for the proposed building is its location. He is concerned with the grading and recommends no fill be allowed to fall within the City's right -of -way. He asked the applicant to present a grading plan that would not impact the right -of -way. City approval of a second curb cut would also be required if a driveway was installed.