07-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 1998 (#2390 David Rahn, continued) Mr. Rahn was present. Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is requesting a hardcover variance in the 75'-250' setback to construct a double garage, retaining wall, and driveway. Variances to the side yard, hardcover and lakeshore setback were granted in 1997 to change a cabin into a residence. A conditional use permit was also granted to allow for land alteration in the 0-75' setback, with a portion of the lot being located below the flood plain elevation. Van Zomeren noted currently there is 792 square feet of existing hardcover in the 75'-250' zone and 1,320.75 square feet of hardcover in the 0-75' zone. The total allowed hardcover for this property is 1,978 square feet or 25%. The proposed hardcover totals 3,797 square feet, which represents more than what the previous City Council resolution allows. Staff did not make a recommendation regarding this application. Rahn reviewed the minutes of the July 14, 1997 City Council meeting, noting he was not aware of the hardcover restrictions until recently. Rahn stated Mayor Jabbour recommended approval contingent upon no additional variances to hardcover, with the allowed hardcover being cited at 1,978 square feet. Later in the meeting the hardcover was reduced by 1,300 square feet. Rahn stated 652 square feet of hardcover is allowed under structural. If hardcover is limited, Rahn stated he would construct a garage without a driveway. There were no public comments. • Chair Smith commented this is a unique property where the owner has converted a cabin into a residence. Chair Smith raised concerns about the need for correct hardcover numbers regarding this property. Van Zomeren noted Staff is making copies of the minutes from the July 14, 1997 City Council meeting for review by the Planning Commission. Rahn stated he had the understanding he would have 1,000 square feet of hardcover remaining before construction of the garage. Van Zomeren stated the City Council granted a variance from hardcover in the 0-75' zone allowing an increase in hardcover from 9%to 19%, a variance to the side yard setback, and a conditional use permit for land alteration subject to the following conditions: no new hardcover will be allowed in the 0-75' setback, with any new hardcover in the 75'-250'zone being reduced by the amount of hardcover in the 0-75' zone. Van Zomeren stated the overall hardcover for this property is restricted to the amount allowed in the 75'-250' zone. Chair Smith noted the two zones were combined into one. Rahn remarked he could construct a 24 by 26 garage without a driveway. Rahn stated he presently has no storage on his property and would like to construct an accessory building. McMillan commented setbacks need to be maintained. Hawn stated the City Council addressed this property quite recently, noting the decision should be made by the City Council whether the resolution should be amended. Hawn remarked the current proposal is outside the recommendations of the City Council. Page 8