06-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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• ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 219 1997 ( #17) #2268 ROBERT T. CALLAN 2995 DEER RUN TRAIL VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 10:09 -10:13 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the application is for a front setback variance for construction of a new residence on a back lot. He reviewed the orientation of the residence noting it would be served by a private driveway outlot. By definition, the lot line abutting the access outlot is the front lot line of a back lot, resulting in the east lot line becoming the front lot line. This is inconsistent with the other lots on the south side of Deer Run Trail, all of which have their designated side lot lines as the easterly or westerly lot lines. The property owner's intent is for this residence to face north. The back lot requirements result in a 75' setback where there would normally be a 30' side setback. The home will be oriented similar to the other homes on Deer Run Trail. One and a half times the normal side setback would result in 45', which is the east setback requested by the • applicant. Staff recommended approval with the condition that the house be oriented the same as the other homes in the area. The applicant noted that this will aid in buffering of trees for the septic sites. He wants to maintain the trees on the property. The variance will eliminate cutting into the hill on the west side of the lot. The applicant said the owner of adjacent Lot 5 would like to comment but was unable to attend. He will have the opportunity at the Council review to respond. Smith moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2268. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. ( #18) #2269 CONLEY BROOKS AND GERALD MCCOURTNEY 1045 FERNDALE ROAD WEST SUBDIVISION OF LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT PUBLIC HEARING 10:14 -10:37 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicants were present. • PM