02-17-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 1998 • - Continued) (#11 -#233 5 Lawrence Molsather and Linda Sallee Contra ) Stoddard noted that his motion decreased the percentage of structural coverage increase by one-half. Lindquist said he would like to see another drawing. He said the Commissioners felt a 1 or 2% increase in hardcover would be approved with removal of plastic under rock and decreasing the length of the deck. Lindquist noted he was in the minority, not supportive of any additional hardcover. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to table Application#2335 to allow the applicants to redraw the deck design reducing the amount of additional hardcover to under 3% to gain a more functional deck. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#12) #2336 BRUCE NEWTON, 3580 FREDERICK STREET- AFTER-THE- FACT VARIANCE - 10:41-10:46 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicant was present. Bressler distributed pictures of the property. The application is a request for after-the-fact rear setback variance to replace a deck. The residence faces the side street. The deck would not adversely affect hardcover amounts and would not encroach the rear yard beyond what is existing. Bressler indicated that the City only has a prescriptive easement over the southwest corner of the lot. The City would like to have a permanent easement for the paved area and 5' from the curb. Staff recommended approval of the variance subject to this condition. Mr. Newton said the deck existed for 23 years. He replaced the deck as it stood as it had become rotten. There were no public comments. McMillan moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application#2336 for rear setback variance with the condition that a permanent easement be obtained as noted in the Staff recommendation. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. The application will be heard at the March 9 Council meeting. • 23