04-19-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 19, 1999 10. #2475 RONALD P.ZELINSKY,JR., 320 TURNHAM ROAD -VARIANCE, 9:10 p.m. - 9:22 p.m.—(cont.) 12' by 16'pool house in the side yard adjacent to street yard where a 33'setback is proposed and a 100'setback is required. This property is located within the RR-1A, One Family Rural Residential District, which has a minimum of five acres. This property consists of 2.8 acres. Weinberger stated the Applicant is proposing to install plumbing in the pool house, which would require a plumbing in accessory building conditional use permit. However, to qualify for plumbing in an accessory building, the structure must be conforming in location, size and height. In this case the structure is encroaching approximately 66 feet into the front yard setback and the building would be located closer to the front lot line than the principal structure. City Staff is recommending denial of the pool house due to the fact that it would not be able to meet all yard setbacks. The Applicant is been informed of that issue and would be agreeable to working with City Staff on other options for the pool house. Weinberger stated the Applicant is proposing to construct a berm approximately six feet high on the property with landscaping in an effort to screen the pool and to minimize the noise level. Other locations were explored for possible location of the pool, but after inspection of the property, this area was deemed the most desirable due to the location of the sewer and septic lines, utilities, a garage, and trees located on the other sections of the property. City Staff is recommending approval of the portion of the application dealing with the pool subject to review and approval of a land alteration permit by City Staff, not to include the moving of more than 500 cubic yards of fill. Weinberger stated the proposed work does not appear to involve the moving of more than 500 cubic yards of fill. The Applicant will also need to submit a survey depicting • the existing and proposed topography for this project. Weinberger noted that the pool is located on an old septic site and the Applicant should be aware that the old septic items may need to be removed as part of this project. Weinberger stated if the Applicant wishes to construct the pool house and include plumbing, he will need to submit a new application requesting a plumbing in accessory building conditional use permit. Zelinsky stated he has been attempting to comply with City regulations as much as possible concerning this project, but was not made aware of the fact that a conditional use permit would be required for the pool house to install plumbing until today. Zelinsky indicated that he would not be pursuing the pool house at this time. Lindquist inquired how far back the pool would be located from Chippewa Road. Weinberger stated the setback from the edge of the pool to the street is 66 feet. Lindquist noted if the Applicant complied with the setback requirement, the pool would be located within the residence. Hawn inquired whether there were any public comments concerning this application. Desyl Peterson, 4385 Chippewa Lane, stated she is the neighbor to the south, and is in favor of this application with the understanding that a six foot berm with landscaping be constructed. Peterson commented she could understand the rationale for placing the pool in this location. Lindquist inquired whether the only variance for the pool is to the 100 foot setback and to the side yard setback. • Page 15