09-21-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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I I ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 (#2401 Thomas and Margaret Radke, continued) Stoddard recommended limiting the size of the storage shed to 140 square feet. Berg stated she concurred with Stoddard. Stoddard moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2401, 3424 East Lake Street, granting of a variance to construct an accessory structure on Outlot B, the size of the structure to be limited to 140 square feet, per the concept plan submitted by the Applicants. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 2, McMillan and Smith opposed. (#3) #2403 TERRY CLARK, 1575 LONG LAKE BOULEVARD -VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 6:52 p.m. -7:08 p.m. Terry Clark and Architect Neil Weber were present. Van Zomeren stated the applicant is requesting variances for street yard setback, hardcover in the 0-75' setback, bluff setback, lakeshore setback, as well as a top of bluff setback variance. A conditional use permit is also required to alter the land in the 0-75' setback. The Applicant has submitted a revised proposal that would raise the existing residence four feet to allow for a walkout lower level, which would change the grade on the south side of the structure. This is a solution that has been reached in an effort to reduce the impact on the lake side of the property, and would add an additional 159 square feet in hardcover. • Weber stated the 0-75' setback will be affected no matter what design is proposed since the residence lies in the zone. Weber stated the current proposal is an effort to minimize the impact to the 0-75' zone as much as possible by raising the house up to add a walkout under a new deck on the lakeside of the residence. Chair Smith opened the hearing up for public comment. A resident of the area inquired about the impact the excavation would have on the adjoining properties, noting he has had standing water on his property in the past. Weber stated there will be very little excavation done except for the footings and under the deck. Van Zomeren stated City Staff is aware of the resident's concerns and has requested the City Engineer to review the plans. Van Zomeren stated the neighbor's current water problems are not related to this application and would need to be addressed separately. Chair Smith commented it is the Planning Commission's philosphy not to approve applications that would adversely affect the adjoining properties, noting the City Engineer feels it will not have a negative impact on the neighboring properties. Van Zomeren stated the ground elevations and amount of fill still need to be calculated. Stoddard commented he is in favor of the plan. Lindquist stated the Applicants have complied with what the Planning Commission had requested at the prior hearing, noting the ordinances governing hardcover were passed after the house was built. • McMillan stated she is concerned about major excavation in the 0-75' setback, noting this application Page 3