01-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 • (#13 - #2319 Ron Lauer- Continued) Robert Edmunds, 1030 Tonkawa, said he was not in favor of requiring the house to be moved back into the hillside. He reported there is a history of significant drainage problems, which would increase with retaining walls and cutting into the hillside. He noted the problem with the lakeshore cutting back in that area. Edmunds did not want to see the City strictly adhering to the 25% hardcover requirement in building the large homes due to the expensive properties. He did not feel it would make sense to maintain the footprint and building as it currently exists. Smith acknowledged the public's awareness of the area but felt the residence could be decreased in size. She noted additional hardcover can also affect drainage and feels it is important to maintain the reasonable limit of 25% hardcover. McMillan moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application#2319 for a hardcover variance of 30% in the 75-250' setback. Vote: Ayes 3, Hawn, McMillan, Lindquist; Nays 2, Smith, Schroeder. The application will be presented to Council at their January 26, 1998 meeting. (#14) #2323 TIM NELSON ON BEHALF OF DAVID POMIJE, 3120 NORTH • SHORE DRIVE- Variances for hardcover to build an addition to an existing residence- 10:22-10:42 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicant was represented by Tim Nelson. Van Zomeren reported that the 1.9 acre property is located in the LR-1B Zoning District. The applicant filed for a hardcover variance, but the proposal would also require a conditional use permit if the proposed guest apartment on the second floor were allowed. The remodeling includes adding another wing to the home, additional driveway, including access to a lower level storage area. The current 75-250' hardcover is 25.6% and proposed at 35.2% for an increase of 7.2% for the 9,552 s.f. residence. Van Zomeren noted that the architect did prepare an alternative plan, which is not preferred by the applicant. The alternative plan creates an effect of a long facade along the property line. This plan would require driveway and building realignment for hardcover compliance in each setback. Van Zomeren said, along with the lack of lot area for a guest apartment, there is the issue of its use. A request for tradeoff of what can be done in the 75-250' setback for transfer into the 250-500' setback is a consideration. Van Zomeren indicated that the hardship 4111 criteria is not met as it is a creation of design. 23