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.) Weinberger indicated yes. Smith inquired whether the landscaping has been included in the project costs. Zelinsky indicated that those costs have been included in the project. Stoddard indicated he would be in favor of the application. Stoddard commented that he was glad Mrs. Peterson was able to attend tonight's meeting, noting that he is always interested in hearing the comments from the adjoining property owners concerning any proposed project. Smith inquired whether structural coverage was an issue in this application. Weinberger stated structural coverage only applies to properties less than two acres. Lindquist moved, Schroeder seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2475, 320 Turnham Road, granting of a variance to the side street setback and granting of a variance to the front street setback, subject to the submittal, review and approval of a grading and drainage plan prior to the issuance of a land alteration permit being issued by City Staff, with the understanding that the proposed pool house with plumbing is not being approved at this time. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. Hawn noted that if more than 500 cubic yards of fill are moved, the Applicant will need to apply for a conditional use permit. • 12. #2472 SANDRA S. LARSON, 540 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD -VARIANCE, 9:23 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Mr. and Mrs. Larson, Applicants, were present. Weinberger stated the Applicant is proposing to construct a covered porch to the west side of the existing residence and to screen the existing deck on the south side of the structure. The house is located only 15.9 feet from a platted alley, which would require variances to the 50 foot setback from the alley. No building permits were ever issued for the deck or variances granted. Weinberger stated the lot is undersized, consisting of.59 acres, and lies within the RR-1 B zoning district, which has a minimum of two acres. City Staff is recommending approval of this application based on the conditions outlined in the April 12, 1999 Planner's Report. Weinberger stated the setback in question is the result of a platted alley that is used solely by the Larsons and is not developed beyond a certain point on the property. Weinberger noted that there is a potential for a change to future access to the property which will be discussed in the next application. Mr. Larson indicated he had no comment regarding the application. Smith indicated that if the alley is vacated, these variances would not be necessary. • Page 16