11-17-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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0 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1997 ( #3 - #2305 Roger and Elizabeth Olsen - Continued) Stoddard asked Bressler to explain the suggestions for hardcover removal. Alexander noted that as suggested, the hardcover would still be over 14.5 %. Bressler informed McMillan that he arrived at the 14.5% by subtracting the landscaping underlain with plastic from the hardcover. The balance of hardcover to be removed would come from eliminating a portion of the patio, dog run, decking, or decreasing the size of the addition. Olsen said that he would have to eliminate the existing patio or addition even if all of the decking was eliminated. Lindquist informed him that if the residence was new construction, he would not be allowed any structure in the 0 -75' setback. Olsen acknowledged that the home would not have been able to be built to meet today's standards. Alexander noted that the patio consists of pavers and asked if pavers with drainage holes is still deemed hardcover. Lindquist said they were. Alexander said eliminating 1.5% of hardcover would consist of 497 s.f. When asked by Hawn what items are necessary, it was noted that the dog kennel could be gravel and the patio could be reduced in size. This would amount to less than the decrease being required. The patio is 810 s.f. and could be reduced. There were no public comments. Stoddard moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2305 for lakeshore setback, hardcover variance in 0 -75' setback, subject to revised Staff recommendation including a 41' lakeshore setback variance for structure to remain at 34' from the OHW, hardcover variance for a maximum of 4415 s.f. in the 0 -75' setback, and plastic under landscaping removed in the 0 -75' setback. The reduction in hardcover in the 0 -75' setback will be decided by applicant subject to staff approval. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #4) #2308 BROOK PARK REALTY, 3560 SHORELINE DRIVE - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND CLASS III PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - 7:03 -7:39 P.M. Bill Gleason was present representing Brook Park Realty. Van Zomeren reported that the application was tabled at the last meeting to allow time for the applicant to meet with Staff, City Engineer, and landscape architect consultant from DSU. A revision was provided last week by the applicant. Engineering comments have been received. Van Zomeren did not receive comments from the landscaping consultant. . She did speak with a representative of the fire department.