05-17-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 17, 1999 (#6) #2487 ROBERTA A. ROTH, 1251 BRIAR STREEET-VARIANCES, 6:58 p.m. -7:03 p.m.- • (cont.) Mrs. Roth stated that the residence was not kept up and they would like to replace it with a new structure, noting that it is not worthwhile to make improvements to the existing house. Hawn inquired whether the building inspector has had an opportunity to inspect the foundation. Mr. Roth remarked that he has requested that Lyle and Mike from the City come out to inspect the property but they have not done so at this time. Weinberger stated that it is the building official's opinion that it will meet current codes. There were no public comments. Stoddard moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of Application#2487, 1251 Briar Street, to permit variances to lot area, lot width, front yard, and side yard setbacks to allow a 1,008 square foot house to be built on an existing foundation subject to the foundation being certified as to structural soundness by the City's Building Inspector, and to allow the existing garage to remain on the property during the time of construction. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS (#3) #2479 PETER ANDREA COMPANY, 555 STUBBS BAY ROAD NORTH, CLASS III SUBDIVISION, 7:04 p.m. -7:14 p.m. • The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicant was not present. Hawn noted that the Applicant was requested to submit some required information before tonight's hearing. Weinberger stated he did speak with the Applicant this afternoon regarding tonight's meeting, noting that the Applicant did not indicate whether he would be present at tonight's meeting. City Staff is recommending that this item be tabled until next month. Hawn moved, Lindquist seconded, to table Application #2479, Peter Andrea Company, 555 Stubbs Bay Road North, to the June 21st meeting. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Hawn inquired whether there were any members present in the audience who had wanted to speak regarding this application. Six to eight people indicated that they were here tonight regarding this application. Hawn commented that this application should be removed from tabling to allow the people in the audience to comment on this application. Hawn inquired whether the Applicant can be contacted to see if he would be attending tonight's meeting. Weinberger stated he attempted to contact the Applicant prior to the meeting but was unable to reach him. Weinberger remarked that the Applicant was to have contacted him to tell him of his plans for tonight. The Applicant indicated that he does intend to submit revised plans. • A resident in the audience commented that this was the second time that the Applicant has not 5