04-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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• ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 20, 1998 (#11)#2360 ANTHONY KMETZ,640 ORCHARD PARK ROAD,VARIANCE RENEWAL- 8:45-8:47 P.M. - CONTINUED The Applicant was not present. Smith suggested phoning the applicant to remind him of the meeting while Planning Commission took a 5 minute break. (#12) #2362 BOB HOWARD, 1300 SHORELINE DRIVE,VARIANCES - 8:55-9:18 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicant was present. Van Zomeren explained variances for front, side and rear setbacks, lot width and lot area are requested to replace a structure because of a fire. Access to the property is from Shoreline Drive. A wetland area was identified on the property. The property is located in a 2 acre zoning district and 110 is actually less than 1/2 acre. In the RR-1B District the lot width requirement is 200', front yard is 50', side yard 30', side adjacent to street is 30' and rear yard is 50'. This lot is restricted for buildability. The structural coverage is proposed to be less than 15%. This lot is in the 500-1,000' setback area from the lake. Hardcover is proposed to be less than 35%. The structure was more than 75%damaged and the non-conforming section of the zoning code governs replacement. The subject property does not meet the lot area and lot width requirements so in order to return any structure to this lot, variances are required. The existing residence does not meet the setback requirements from the front or the side setback. The proposed residence would improve upon those setbacks, with the exception of the rear setback. Staff recommends approval of the lot area and lot width,front and side setbacks as proposed. Any future structural additions should not exceed 15% structural coverage. The applicant is working with the Building Department to clean up the site. Elevation plans indicate the level of the garage will be more accessible. Applicant needs to submit a grading plan prior to getting a building permit showing normal and customary grading near the residence and lot lines. There are no hardcover or structural coverage requirements. Smith noted the lot is substandard. Van Zomeren said the RR-1B has the most difficult requirements to meet with the lot size at less than 1/4 of the requirement and the lot is further impacted by the wetlands and the fact that the property is a corner lot. Smith asked if the size of the house was being increased. Van Zomeren said the existing building is approximately 1,966.20 s.f. and 2,734.4 s.f. is being proposed. • Howard explained the only change being proposed is the addition of a two car garage and the front door location will face east instead of south. 12