03-16-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 16. 1998 • (##4) #22.92 Tom Okerstrom - Continued) The size of the garage was discussed. A two-car garage was satisfactory, but Berg questioned the need for the second story. Stoddard indicated that a reduction in footprint would also reduce the mass of the garage. Bressler indicated a 22'x24' garage would reduce the coverage by 120 s.f. to 18%. The proposal was at 18.4%. With the shed removal, the structural coverage would be at 17.5%. Stoddard moved to approve Application#2292 per Staff recommendations subject to a footprint limited to 22x24' or 528 s.f The dormer would be allowed as well as heating but no plumbing. Motion failed for lack of a second. Stoddard begun to make a motion to delete the second floor but Okerstrom questioned it. Stoddard moved, Berg seconded, to approve Application#2292 for a 22'x24'garage with an 8' first story and a 10:12 pitch, without dormer, per Staff recommendations. A space heater will be allowed. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARINGS (#6)#2343 TIMOTHY AND BONNIE JOHNSON, 627 I ERNDALE ROAD • NORTH- VARIANCES - 9:41-9:50 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicants were represented by contractor, Pat Hanley. Bressler distributed pictures of the property. The proposal is for construction of a detached garage with dormer located near the front lot line. Variances are required for locating the structure in front of the principal structure and for side yard setback. Bressler explained that it would be difficult to locate the accessory structure to meet the side setback if it is to follow the line of the house and tie in with the loop driveway. The concern is with the location encroaching into the 10'utility easement. He noted that the garage doors will not be visible from the street and will present the look of a small cottage. The dormer will not be used for living space and no heating or plumbing is included. Bressler recommended approval for the accessory structure located 227' from the front lot line with principal structure located 329' from the front lot line, but recommended denial of the 5' side setback variance. Hanley indicated that they attempted to place the structure to the side of the house but were unable to obtain the proper turn into the garage. The other side of the property is a walk-out. There is an attached two-car garage on the property and the proposed structure would be used for storage purposes. • 17