10-20-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1997 • ( #9) #2300 JAMES AND JOANN JUNDT,1400 BRACKETTS POINT ROAD - RENEWAL VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 10:24 -10:26 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was not present. Gaffron reported that the application is a variance renewal with no changes. It was noted that the boat house would not be restored. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2300. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. ( #10) #2301 GERALD MCCOURTNEY,1055 WEST FERNDALE ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 10:27 -10:32 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the request was for variances for landscaping within the right-of- way of Ferndale Road, expansion of driveway apron in the right -of -way, and construction of a gate access within 75' of the lakeshore and in the right -of -way. The lot has been expanded recently by adding part of the Skarp property. The existing house on the lot had been removed. The proposal is to plant a row of arborvitae within the right -of -way along the property for privacy and security reasons. The 66' right -of -way is wider than the 50' right -of -way typically required today. The road had been a County road at one time. There is a considerable distance between the paved road and the property boundary. Historical usage includes a fence encroachment which is consistent with other properties in the area. The plantings will be 15' from the paved road. The gateway to the property for access would be placed at the 75' lake setback line. It is metal in design. The driveway apron would expand the existing driveway to match what exists on the opposite side. The house on the property was remodeled several years ago. At that time, the City denied a loop driveway but allowed a wider driveway for parking. The code allows 20' width but it exists at 40'. The change allows a sweep in a car's approach to the garage. The site plan is in process with the removal of the house, grading, and replacement of plants. A landscaping plan has been approved by staff. Staff recommends approval of the application. As a note of information, Gaffron reported that a neighboring property received permission for a 3 -1/2' fence located 15' from the paved road. The neighbor has decided to plant an arborvitae hedge instead to be consistent with this property. 25