08-17-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17, 1998 (#2401 THOMAS RADKE, Continued) Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to table Application #2401, Thomas and Margaret Radke, 3424 East Lake Street. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#9) #2402, GLENN SAUER, 4104 HIGHWOOD ROAD -VARIANCE, 8:27 p.m. -8:40 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Mr. Sauer was present. Weinberger stated the Applicant is proposing to construct a new 22'x 28'two-stall garage to replace an existing 22'x 15' garage that was damaged by a storm this spring. Weinberger stated the insurance company will only pay for replacement of the garage. A variance to hardcover in the 75'-250' zone is needed. The Applicant is proposing to remove a 178 square foot storage shed subject to the new garage being built. Sauer had no comments. There were no public comments. Hawn moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2402, 4104 Highwood Road, granting of a variance to hardcover in the 75'-250' zone which will remain at 48.4 percent, a variance to allow an accessory structure to be within the front yard setback, a variance to • allow an accessory structure to be located approximately three feet closer to the road than the principal structure, and removal of a 178 square foot storage shed that currently exists on the property after construction of the garage. VOTE; Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#10) #2403 TERRY CLARK, 1575 LONG LAKE BOULEVARD -VARIANCES, 8:41 p.m. -9:06 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Ms. Clark was present along with her architect Neil Weber and Tom Terry. Van Zomeren stated this Applicant is proposing to build an addition on the existing residence to add more living space, bedrooms, and a bath, which will require a variance to encroach into the 50'street yard setback and to add hardcover in the 0-75' setback. In addition, a variance is needed to the lakeshore setback and a conditional use permit to change the grade in the 0-75' setback to allow a walkout patio addition on the lakeside. The property is in the LR-1A zoning district, which has a minimum of two acres, with this lot consisting of .72 acres. The residence sustained damage from a tree falling on the roof so is in need of repair. Van Zomeren remarked variances were previously granted for a proposal to add to the rear of the structure to allow a two-car garage and a second story. Those variances have expired. The subject lot does not meet the minimum lot area requirements due to the shallowness of the lot and would not be considered a buildable lot under current zoning standards. The Applicant is proposing to increase hardcover in the 0-75' zone by 7 percent for a total of 2,704 square feet. In the 75'-250'zone, there will be a modest increase for a total of 8.37 percent or 942.82 square feet. The proposed addition would not encroach any closer to the lake than the existing residence. Page 11