06-16-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEET ING HELD ON TUNE 14, 1997 •I8 =!247 Wayne Nolnec - I'r�ntinued) Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application 42247 with the understanding that the building cannot be closer than 10' to any property line or other structure, at a maximum of 825 s.f., with retaining walls to be approved by the City Engineer, and plans submitted to staff prior to construction. The applicant asked if a separate permit was required for the retaining walls. Gaffron said it would be part of the building permit approval. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#9) #2248 - DAVID AND JODI RAHN,1385 REST POINT ROAD - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 8:40 -9:02 F.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Van Zomeren reported that the application is a proposal for construction of an addition to an existing cabin to square off the residence and restore an existing deck and screen porch. The .3 acre property is located in the one acre zoning district. The structure is located in the 0 -75' setback. A hardcover variance is required to increase the hardcover from 9% to 19%. Lot area and Lakeshore setback variances are required. A conditional use permit for land alteration is required for any alteration or excavation in the flood plain and 0 -75' setback from the shoreline. Van Zomeren reviewed the topography of the property noting that the shoreline contour is at the 924.9' elevation. The 930' contour follows the lakeshore; the 932' contour traverses the property, so the middle portion of the lot is considered to be in the flood plain. The concern is where the 931.5' elevation is located. The applicant said he has lived on Wildhurst Trail since 1975. He noted that the five other homes west of this property is evenly setback as proposed for this residence. There were no public comments. Stoddard inquired what the Watershed District's comments were. Rahn said the Watershed did not require any mitigation for the entry, deck, and screen porch as there are on post footings. Stoddard suggested relocating the structure to lessen the variances required. Rahn said his history as a contractor and building official relates to his desire to restore the cabin with the addition to square it off and has not considered relocation; more flood plain mitigation would be required, and its present location is the high spot on the property. He would like to maintain the character of the property. He noted that in order to move the structure behind the 75' setback would require use of a holding area in that • setback. Stoddard noted that mitigation can occur elsewhere. 14