10-20-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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( I 11 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1997 ( #14 - #2307 Ellen Peterson - Continued) Issues for consideration include the location of the residence in the lakeshore yard. Bressler noted the proposed location is the only area where such structure can be built and would require a side setback variance of 6.2'. Staff recommended approval of the proposal with removal of plastic under existing landscape. The 255 s.f. of plastic would offset the carport addition. Peterson said she would be happy to remove the plastic. She had not been aware of its existence. McMillan moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2307 per Staff recommendations with plastic removal as noted. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. ( #15) #2308 PAUL LARSON, 3865 SHORELINE DRIVE - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 11:10 -11:23 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. is The Applicant was present. Bressler reported that the applicant is proposing the construction of a 1,962.2 s.f. house and driveway on a lot of record requiring variances for lot area, lot width, and 75 -250' hardcover. He noted the lot widens to 146' at the front setback. The County has approved a curb cut on Shoreline Drive. A 10' sewer easement and drainage plan will be required. Staff recommended approval of the lot area and lot width variance but denial of the hardcover variance. Bressler felt the excess hardcover could be eliminated by eliminating the third garage stall, decreasing the size of the deck, or reducing the turnaround area. Larson indicated the surveyor did the site plan for 25% hardcover but the turnaround, created for safety, increased the amount. Larson said he decreased the house width from 44' to 40' and eliminated an upper -level deck. Because of these decreases, Larson felt there would be a need for the third car stall for storage. Larson thought the turnaround could be reduced in size but was concerned with driving directly out onto Shoreline Drive. He preferred not to reduce the garage or deck and noted the house was only 18' wide at the garage end. Larson reported the hardship for the application is the pie shaped lot with the least width on the lakeshore. He asked for approval of 27.5% hardcover in the 75 -250' setback. Larson noted that the neighboring property was granted a hardcover variance. Lindquist • responded that the neighboring lot was not in question at this time. 30