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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON MARCH 16, 1998 <br /> n <br /> (#6)#2343 Timothy and Bonnie Johnson- Continued) <br /> Smith asked if the structure could be reduced in size to meet the required side setback. <br /> Hanley said this would create a long narrow structure. He was informed that the structure <br /> could not be placed over the utility easement. <br /> Berg asked what the hardship is for the proposal. Hanley said the applicant is allowed to <br /> have more structure and there is no other location for its placement. <br /> Mabusth noted that the neighboring property received a variance for a tennis court. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Smith supported staff recommendation with the structure meeting the 10' side setback. <br /> Mabusth moved, Stoddard seconded, to approve Application#2343 per Staff <br /> recommendation. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Berg, who indicated the structure was too large. <br /> (#7)#2344 DOUGLAS AND MARILYN HOLCOMBE, 1056 LOMA LINDA <br /> AVENUE - VARIANCES - 9:50-9:58 P.M. <br /> • The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> The Applicants were present. <br /> Bressler distributed photographs of the property. The proposal is to rebuild a main level <br /> deck with an enclosed porch underneath with a stairway from the main level deck leading <br /> down to a small deck and steps on the lake side of the porch. The proposal requires <br /> variances for hardcover in the 0-75'and 75-250'lakeshore setbacks, average lakeshore <br /> setback, lakeshore setback, and structural coverage. The existing deck nearest the <br /> lakeshore was built without a building permit by a prior owner. Granting the variances <br /> would not result in further encroachments from existing structures. <br /> Bressler reviewed the issues. The lot does not meet the lot area and width. A lot line <br /> rearrangement was approved in January, 1998. The stairs and deck are the only increase <br /> in structure to the house beyond what was approved with variances in in 1977. Holcombe <br /> indicated that the stairs were part of the original approval. The proposal negligibly <br /> increases structural coverage and hardcover as it will be primarily placed over existing <br /> hardcover. <br /> Bressler recommended approval for replacement of the existing deck and adding <br /> stairways, enclosing the area under the deck, a second level deck, and a landing on the <br /> lake side of the porch. Staff recommended removal of the lower level deck that was built <br /> • illegally. The applicant has agreed to this removal. <br /> 18 <br />