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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17, 1998 <br /> • (#7) 2399 MURIEL SENN, 4448 NORTH SHORE DRIVE -VARIANCES, 8:18 p.m.-.m. 8:25 <br /> p <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Mrs. Senn was present. <br /> Van Zomeren stated the Applicant is requesting hardcover and street yard setback variances to <br /> construct an addition to an existing residence to include a 16' x 22'garage and utility room. The <br /> Applicant has been asked to provide a current survey with updated, accurate hardcover information. <br /> Van Zomeren requested the Planning Commission provide direction on what amount of hardcover will <br /> be allowed, how close the encroachment to the front setback can be, and whether an addition to the <br /> house will be allowed. <br /> Senn stated she purchased the property 25 years ago, noting the stipulations regarding hardcover <br /> and setbacks were not present on the property when it was originally purchased. Senn commented <br /> the lot has a unique configuration as well as problems with continuing erosion. Senn requested she <br /> be allowed to construct a new garage on the property. <br /> Schroeder suggested the Applicant submit an application based on the ordinances, noting the <br /> property is a difficult piece of land to work with. <br /> Senn remarked she has contacted a surveyor but has had poor response. <br /> Lindquist inquired how much acreage this lot consists of. <br /> Senn stated the lot is one acre. <br /> • Van Zomeren stated a rough estimate for the hardcover is 2,200 square feet. Van Zomeren <br /> requested the Planning Commission give guidance on what a reasonable setback from the county <br /> right-of-way would be. <br /> Berg commented the Applicant will need to submit a proposal before the Planning Commission can <br /> act on her application. <br /> Lindquist stated the Applicant will need to obtain an updated survey and plan for what is acceptable <br /> to the City of Orono. <br /> Schroeder suggested the Applicant start with 1,500 square feet and attempt to minimize the setbacks. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Smith moved, Schroeder seconded, to table Application #2399, Muriel Senn, 4448 North Shore <br /> Drive, to allow the Applicant time to submit a proposal. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> (#8) #2401, THOMAS AND MARGARET RADKE, 3424 EAST LAKE STREET -VARIANCES, <br /> 8:25 p.m. -8:26 p.m. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> The Applicant was not present. <br /> • Lindquist stated the Applicant was unable to stay until this matter was heard tonight and requested <br /> that the application be tabled. <br /> Page 10 <br />