07-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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s ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 1998 ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chair Sandra Smith, William Stoddard, Elizabeth Hawn, Dale Lindquist, Janice Berg, Lili McMillan; Charles Schroeder was absent. The following represented the City Staff: Senior Planning Coordinator Michael Gaffron, City Planner/Zoning Administrator Elizabeth Van Zomeren, Assistant Zoning Administrator Paul Weinberger, and Recorder Jackie Young. Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS OLD BUSINESS: CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (#1) #2368 KIRK OTTESON, 710 NORTH ARM DRIVE -VARIANCES, 6:35 p.m. -6:55 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Otteson were present. Van Zomeren stated this application was considered at the June 15, 1998 meeting and was tabled to allow the Applicants time to submit revised plans that propose to add an addition to the existing • residence. The Applicants are proposing to add a second floor to the existing residence which requires variances for average lakeshore setback, bluff setback, and hardcover in the 75'-250' range. The proposed structure meets all the required height requirements and does not impact significantly on the bluff line. Van Zomeren noted the existing hardcover is 24.15 percent, with the allowed hardcover being 32.19 percent. The Applicants had proposed eliminating the sidewalk and a portion of the driveway turnaround to reduce hardcover, but due to safety concerns, Staff recommends the sidewalk and the driveway turnaround be allowed to remain. Chair Smith inquired what the proposed hardcover was for the first plan calling for an addition to the house. Van Zomeren stated the first plan called for hardcover of 29.4 percent. Chair Smith noted the hardcover under the revised plan is 27 percent. There were no public comments. Stoddard moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2368 allowing a second floor to be added to the existing residence located at 710 North Arm Drive and to grant variances for average lakeshore setback, bluff setback, and hardcover in the 75'-250' setback. NO VOTE TAKEN. Chair Smith inquired of the Planning Commission whether they would like to consider adding a stipulation to the motion restricting further hardcover. Stoddard replied he would like that item to be discussed as a group before a decision is made • concerning this property. Page 1