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51 4 <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 16, 1998 <br /> • (#2399 Muriel Senn, continued) <br /> accurate survey and develop a plan that meets the zoning code regulations to the extent possible <br /> given the unusual shape of the lot and current conditions on the lot. <br /> Van Zomeren stated this lot lies within the LR-1 B zoning district, which has a minimum of one <br /> acre requirement, with this lot being comprised of.38 acres. <br /> The Applicant is requesting to construct a new garage and convert the existing garage into <br /> additional living space. <br /> Van Zomeren noted that the majority of this lot lies within the 0-75' setback. The proposed addition <br /> would be ten feet from the edge of the right-of-way and would require variances for lakeshore setback, <br /> sideyard setback, street yard setback, and hardcover in the 0-75' and 75'-250' setback, and <br /> structural lot coverage. This proposal would increase structural coverage from 11.62 percent <br /> to 15.88 percent. The Applicant is proposing to remove 285 square feet of paved driveway area, <br /> 75 square feet of patio blocks, and 32 square feet of the patio. <br /> Van Zomeren stated this revised plan is an improvement over the previously submitted plan. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether there is already a garage on the property. <br /> Van Zomeren stated there is currently a one car garage and the new garage would be constructed <br /> over a portion of the paved driveway with the old garage being converted into living space. <br /> Van Zomeren commented that this residence does not have a basement or attic. <br /> • McMillan inquired whether the Applicant was proposing to construct a one or two stall garage. <br /> Senn stated the new garage would be a stall and a half, noting that the architect has suggested that <br /> the garage be constructed at an angle which would require that the driveway be widened slightly. <br /> Senn commented that she would be willing to remove a portion of the patio and the stepping stones in <br /> an effort to reduce hardcover. Senn remarked that she would like to keep the existing shed located on <br /> the property due to the fact that the residence has no basement and storage space is very limited. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether there were any public comments. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Hawn commented that in her view hardcover is already high in the 75'-250'setback with the Applicant <br /> proposing to increase it to 52.5 percent. Hawn stated she would have a difficult time approving an <br /> increase to the hardcover in that setback, and suggested that the Applicant try to reduce hardcover <br /> somewhat. Hawn suggested that the structural coverage be limited to 15 percent. <br /> Van Zomeren stated to be at 15 percent hardcover, 147 square feet needs to be reduced. <br /> Lindquist stated he also has problems with the excessive hardcover. <br /> Chair Smith stated that the consensus of the Planning Commission is to hold to the existing <br /> hardcover with structural coverage being limited to 15 percent. Smith remarked that the Applicant <br /> will need to consider whether the existing shed should be removed or whether the garage should be <br /> • constructed in the same location as the existing garage. <br /> Page 7 <br />