10-19-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1998 • (#2424 Greg Klohn, continued) Hawn noted the Applicant needs to look at the overall structural coverage and determine what he wishes to construct on the property. Klohn stated he would like to construct a garage in the future. Chair Smith indicated the Planning Commission cannot act on the garage at this time. Lindquist recommended the Applicant look at the other options and the structural coverage requirements that are imposed on the property before construction of the deck is commenced. Chair Smith commented the Applicant may want to construct a garage rather than a deck and the small addition. Smith suggested the Applicant explore his options before proceeding further. Klohn indicated he had the understanding you could replace what was existing. Lindquist advised the Applicant that the whole picture needs to be considered. Klohn inquired whether a variance to increase hardcover could be considered at tonight's meeting. Chair Smith stated the application could be tabled to allow the Applicant time to review his options. Klohn indicated he would like to commence construction before winter. Chair Smith remarked the Applicant has the option of having the item tabled or having the Planning • Commission act on the application that is before them tonight. Klohn stated he would like the Planning Commission to act on the application tonight. There were no public comments. Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded,to approve Application #2424, 4455 North Shore Drive, granting of a variance to the average lakeshore setback and a variance to the hardcover in the 250-500' lakeshore setback. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#15) #2428 TERRY MAURER ON BEHALF OF DAVID HARDTEN, 2515 KELLY AVENUE, VARIANCE, 10:18 p.m. - 10:53 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Terry Maurer and David Hardten were present. Weinberger stated the Applicants are proposing to remove the existing house and detached garage on the property to construct a new residence with attached garage. The Applicants would like to keep the existing boat house with stairs along the lakeshore during the construction period. Weinberger stated the application requires a variance to allow the accessory structure to remain on the property without a principal structure, a variance to the hardcover in the 0-75' lakeshore setback, a variance to hardcover in the 75-250' lakeshore setback, and a variance to hardcover in the • 250-500' lakeshore setback. Overall this application is proposing to reduce hardcover on the lot from 10,110 square feet to 9,361 square feet. Page 14