03-15-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 1999 (#3) #2457 PAULA AND DAVID LINDBERG, 1392 BALDUR PARK ROAD -VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT—(continued) Lindberg stated a hardship exists due to the two 0-75' lakeshore setback areas. Chair Smith commented that the Planning Commission appreciates the revisions to the plan to bring the structural coverage into compliance, but in her view the Applicants should attempt to further reduce hardcover to the existing 29 percent or the allowable hardcover limit of 25 percent. Smith stated that the Planning Commission's view is that new structure should meet the 25 percent hardcover limit whenever possible. Lindberg noted that they have pulled the house back from the lake. Smith suggested that the Applicants take another look at possibly reducing hardcover in the 75-250'setback. Hawn indicated she would prefer the Applicants limit hardcover closer to 25 percent and would allow the 810 feet necessary for the driveway in the 0-75'setback area. Hawn inquired if the residence meets the allowable 25 percent and the driveway is factored in, how much the total hardcover would be. Van Zomeren stated the hardcover would be over by 302 square feet if the driveway is not factored in. McMillan stated she is in agreement with Hawn in that the Applicants should reduce hardcover • closer to the 25 percent limit, and that the Applicants may want to look at reducing or eliminating the porch in order to lower hardcover. Lindquist commented the Planning Commission is looking for the Applicants to reduce hardcover by 302 square feet. Van Zomeren indicated the Applicants will need to lower structural coverage to 4600 square feet. Schroeder indicated the Applicants are proposing to reduce hardcover in the 0-75'setback by moving the house. Lindberg stated he would be willing to look at ways to further reduce hardcover. Hawn stated the application should be reviewed by the Planning Commission after the revisions are made since it will require changes to the design. There were no public comments. Smith indicated that in her view the Applicant should reduce hardcover to at least 30 percent in the 75-250' setback and leave the other hardcover as is. Smith noted that the Applicants have been a significant improvement in the 0-75'setback by moving the house away from the lake. Smith stated the Applicants will need to appear before the Planning Commission again to have the revisions reviewed. Van Zomeren stated the next Planning Commission meeting is set for April 19th, and if the application is approved, then it would go to the April 26 City Council meeting. • Page 3