07-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 1998 • (#2390 David Rahn, continued) Chair Smith suggested the application may need to be revised because the garage cannot be accessed without a driveway, noting the Applicant has 657 square feet of available hardcover remaining. Chair Smith stated the Applicant knew the restrictions of the lot when the property was purchased. Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is allowed to go closer to Rest Point Road to stay out of the floodplain. Chair Smith stated City Staff is willing to assist the Applicant, and inquired whether he would like the matter tabled to allow him to submit revised plans. Rahn stated he would like the matter to be put before the City Council. Chair Smith noted the City Council has the option to approve or deny the application. Rahn inquired whether the property being located in the floodplain would be considered a hardship. Chair Smith stated the Planning Commission applies the codes as uniformly as possible to all properties, noting some properties are not able to accommodate all the wishes of the property owner but have to stay within what is acceptable for the neighborhood and City. Berg noted the Planning Commission is becoming more restrictive on hardcover in an attempt to comply with the ordinances. • Smith moved, Hawn seconded, to deny Application #2390 as proposed for property located at 1385 Rest Point Road. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#11)#2392 THOMAS BERSCHEID, 1365 REST POINT ROAD -VARIANCES, 8:28 p.m. -8:35 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Mr. Berscheid was present. Weinberger stated the Applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a detached garage on a through lot and a variance from lot setback requirements for an accessory structure. A conditional use permit is required for accessory buildings located on through lots in R Zoning Districts. Berscheid stated he is interested in constructing a loft above the garage with plumbing, and inquired whether it is permitted under the ordinances. Weinberger stated a conditional use permit will be required for a guest house. Chair Smith stated the Applicant would need to apply for a conditional use permit. Lindquist stated the Planning Commission cannot approve a conditional use permit to install plumbing in an accessory structure at tonight's meeting. There were no public comments. • Weinberger noted the proposed structure meets the lot requirements. Page 9