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) Hawn inquired whether a conditional use permit is necessary for this application. Van Zomeren stated the final resolution will need to have language included which spells out that some work will be done in the 0-75'setback to remove the old foundation and to put the grade back to what was existing. Van Zomeren stated a grading and drainage plan will need to be submitted. Lindberg inquired if he reduces the garage by 260 square feet, whether that would satisfy the Planning Commission's concerns. McMillan stated the Applicant should attempt to reduce it by 300 square feet. Hawn indicated she was in agreement with McMillan. McMillan stated the Applicant should review the application very closely and not make a quick decision tonight. Smith stated it appears the consensus of the Planning Commission is to have the Applicants reduce structural coverage to 30 percent. Smith inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to table this application for a month in order to allow him time to submit revised plans. • Lindberg indicated he would be willing to table the application. Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded,to table Application#2457, 1392 Baldur Park Road, to allow the Applicant time to revised plans reducing structural coverage to 30 percent. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#4) #2458 PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT: LR-1C-1 DENSITY CREDIT Gaffron stated the Planning Commission had reacted favorably to eliminating the 50 percent density credit in the LR-1 C-1 district at their February meeting. It was further suggested that retention of the ability in LR-1 C-1 to create attached dwelling units would enable clustering and the preservation of trees and green space that is not possible in the LR-1C zone. Elimination of the 50 percent credit without retaining the ability for attached units would remove any distinguishing characteristics between the LR-1C and LR-1 C-1 Districts. In this case, it would be most appropriate to eliminate the LR-1 C-1 designation from the zoning code, and rezone all LR-1 C-1 properties to LR-1C. City Staff would like to see the hardcover standards amended in the LR-1 C-1 zone to keep the code consistent if the City decides to keep this zone. Gaffron stated that the City has received a letter from Paul Larson who has indicated that he is in opposition to the proposed elimination of the 50 percent density credit because it will reduce the value of his property by eliminating 1/3 of the potential dwelling units he might be allowed under the current code. • Chair Smith inquired whether there were any public comments regarding this amendment. Page 4