10-19-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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t ' r ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1998 • (#2413 Paul and Megan Bennett, continued) Weinberger stated this item was before the Planning Commission at the September meeting where it was tabled to allow the Applicant time to pursue possible purchase of an adjacent tax forfeited lot. The Applicants are proposing to construct a 20' by 24'garage with second floor living space to the existing residence which requires variances to the side yard adjacent to street setback requirements, side yard setback requirements, rear yard setback requirements, and a variance to the structural coverage. Weinberger noted in 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2982 to permit the construction of a deck by the previous owner with the advisement that future proposals to increase lot coverage by structure on this property would not be looked upon favorably by the City Council. Weinberger stated without the adjoining lot the hardcover would be at 31 percent and with the adjacent lot it would be 14.4 percent. Bennett commented he is willing to purchase the tax forfeited lot but would like to negotiate on the special assessment for the sewer. Chair Smith stated the Planning Commission does not have the authority to waive special assessments and it would need to be brought before the City Council. Lindquist commented he would approve the application if the adjoining lot is purchased and would deny the application if the adjoining lot is not purchased. It was the concensus of the Planning Commission that the application be approved subject to the • purchase of the adjoining lot. There were no public comments. Smith moved, Schroeder seconded, to approve Application #2413, 500 Hanlon Avenue, as outlined in the October 15, 1998 Planner's Report, subject to the acquisition and legal combination with this property of the tax forfeited property. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONTINUED (#10) #2411 PAUL HANSSEN, 3195 CASCO CIRCLE -VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 9:08 p.m. -9:27 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Paul Hanssen was present. Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting a land alteration permit to replace a boathouse 15 feet from the lakeshore as well as replacement of a deck located on top of the boathouse that was damaged in a wind storm. The building official has reviewed the boathouse and has determined the boathouse to be in a deteriorating condition which was not the result of the wind storm. Weinberger remarked the Applicant has hired a structural engineer to review the boathouse and was advised that the front and back walls would need to be replaced as well as portions of the side • walls. The structure's foundation will also need to be replaced which will require a conditional use permit. Page 10