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I <br /> • ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MAY 18, 1998 <br /> (#10) 2368 KIRK OTTESON, 710 NORTH ARM DRIVE -VARIANCES - 8:53-9:15 P.M. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Applicant present. <br /> Van Zomeren distributed pictures of the subject property. It is located in an LR-1B district. The <br /> applicant is requesting a hardcover variance in the 75-250' setback, a bluff setback and average <br /> lakeshore setback variance. A street side deck, addition and a lakeside deck is proposed. The <br /> applicant proposes removal of the sidewalk and a parking area. <br /> Current hardcover is at 24.14%. Staff is concerned because of topography to the lake and the bluff. <br /> The sidewalk and parking area should be provided due to topography and vehicular sight lines. The <br /> application meets structural coverage requirements, but the staff is concerned about bluff impact. <br /> The applicant stated that the lakeside deck is existing but needs to be repaired. Mr. Otteson said that <br /> the house is narrow and it makes sense to go to the right (east), rather than left (west) where the <br /> neighbor's house is located. <br /> 410 Smith asked would the bluff be better protected if moved just a foot or 2 on south side?Applicant <br /> replied the ravine is full of trees, and he is not concerned with erosion as it had been that way for 50 <br /> years. The neighbors to the west favor the proposal. The neighbor to the east was concerned about <br /> the ravine. <br /> Florence Hagberg, 740 North Arm Drive, is concerned with the ravine. <br /> McMillan asked if applicant is taking out trees. Applicant said two trees are too close to house. <br /> Smith asked if the Engineer had looked at the plan. Van Zomeren replied that she and Gappa have <br /> talked about it. <br /> Applicant said the deck is needing replacement due to rotting tresses, and is adding some new deck, <br /> but the new deck will not further encroach into the lakeside setback. <br /> Stoddard said he had no problem with hardcover, but said if it was a new project, it would not be <br /> done at all. <br /> Smith summarized the Commission's concerns and would like assurance from the Engineer <br /> regarding impact on the ravine. Smith moved,Lindquist seconded to table the application and come <br /> back to the Planning Commission at the next meeting after the Engineer's review. Vote: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> • 10 <br />