06-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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• ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 219 1997 ( #1 - #2187 Donald and Robing Helgager - Continued) The original 1997 proposal included a mother -in -law apartment. The current proposal does not include an apartment. A second story is planned over the garage area. This would result in the second story being located within the 30' setback with the proposed 5' setback. Gaffron asked Commission to consider this proposal and how it might affect the adjacent property's view of the lake. He noted that the Planning Commission had found it difficult to allow additions to the residence towards the street. There will still be an encroachment of the lakeshore setback but less than that with the existing garage that will be removed under the proposed plan. Heupel said the front entrance is now established. He said while the suggestion by Hawn for an addition to the rear was appreciated, they had forgotten about the septic tanks being located in that area. Other alternatives were not possible resulting in the request for the second story above the garage. The current entrances to the home are from the porches on the front and side. Hawn said she saw the driveway in front of the home as being a problem. Heupel said it serves as a turnaround only. Robin Helgager said it is dangerous to attempt to turn around any where else. Hawn questioned whether the driveway has to be extended across the whole front of the is residence. Helgager said they are losing their parking currently used and are not able to park side by side. Smith noted that there is no place to park off of the property. McMillan asked how large the driveway area will be. Heupel said it is about 25' wide and the length of the home. Helgager said she has three small children and the property drops off to the side and would like the area for the children to play basketball. Smith said the proposal is an improvement over the last application. While she does not like to see adding to the mass of the structure, she prefers this proposal. Hawn asked if the driveway would be blacktopped. Helgager said she would like it to be as it is the only flat part of the yard. McMillan asked if the next door neighbor approved of the plan. Heupel said he lived next door and was in support of the plan. Hawn inquired about trees being affected by the proposed plan. Helgager said one tree was lost, but they plan on planting more trees. Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2187 for the hardships noted. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. • 0