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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 19, 1999 <br /> • 12. #2472 SANDRA S. LARSON, 540 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD -VARIANCE, 9:23 p.m. - <br /> 9:30 p.m. —(cont.) <br /> Stoddard commented he would like to discuss the issue of the alley, and inquired whether the <br /> Applicants would be interested in vacating that alley. <br /> Larson indicated at the present time they would be more interested in working with the present alley <br /> rather than pursuing vacation of the alley. Larson commented that they would be willing to discuss <br /> other options for the alley. <br /> Steven Webster, 500 Orono Orchard Road South, indicated that the intent was to give the Larsons <br /> enough land to accommodate a driveway that would access onto Orono Orchard Road, which would <br /> eliminate the need for the alleyway. Webster commented that if the alley were vacated, it would <br /> extend his property and would also alleviate some safety concerns he has regarding his children <br /> having to cross the alleyway. Webster stated he is proposing to construct a garage which would be <br /> located on the property line. <br /> Hawn inquired what the Larsons'view of the proposed vacation of the alley and structure is. <br /> Mrs. Larson stated they do have some reservations regarding the proposed structure in that it would <br /> be located on a hill and would require a total right turn into the structure. <br /> Lindquist inquired what the City's policy has been regarding vacation of alleys. <br /> Gaffron remarked this situation is unique in that the City maintains this alley for use by one or <br /> • two property owners and also has roadways that the City does not maintain. Gaffron commented <br /> that City Staff might be willing to support vacation of the alley if there are no other proposed uses <br /> for this alley provided adequate access into the property is obtained. <br /> Berg moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2472, Sandra S. <br /> Larson, 540 Orono Orchard Road, to permit a variance to the rear yard setback to allow an <br /> existing deck to be enclosed 15.9 feet from the alley and to permit a covered porch to be <br /> constructed 44'from the alley where 50' is required based upon the recommendations <br /> outlined in the April 12, 1999 Planner's Report. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> SKETCH PLAN REVIEW <br /> 15. #2469/2470 STEVE AND JO WEBSTER, 500 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD, SKETCH PLAN/ <br /> VARIANCE <br /> Steven and Jo Webster, Applicants, were present. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicants are proposing a lot line rearrangement for properties located at <br /> 500 and 540 Orono Orchard Road. The Applicants are requesting that the City consider a lot line <br /> rearrangement, vacation of the alley, and variances to permit construction of a structure within the <br /> required yard setbacks. City Code requires a 50 foot setback to the alley, a 50 foot setback to the <br /> front yard setback, and a 50'setback to the side yard adjacent to the street setback. <br /> Weinberger remarked that there are a number of issues that need to be addressed regarding this <br /> proposal. The proposed structure would move the access point off of Dickenson and onto the alley. <br /> Currently only the propertly located at 540 Orono Orchard Road has access from the alley. The <br /> alley was not constructed in the location where it was originally platted. Weinberger commented <br /> • <br /> Page 17 <br />