06-17-2019 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,June 17, 2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. There were no public comments relating to this application. Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Thiesse noted they are putting a front door on the other side away from Hanlon. Curtis stated that is how they currently and historically access the home. The previous owners a number of years ago requested a little sign at the end of the road to direct people towards the home. Thiesse stated he believes the porch is practical and he would be in favor of it. Doepke indicated he would concur with that. Bollis stated he is in favor of it. Due to the setbacks, it would be difficult to keep any kind of entry on the home within conformance. Erickson stated he is in support of the application and the recent lot combination has increased the lot area and the north and south setbacks, which are things the City likes to encourage. Libby stated the addition is architecturally complementary to the house and he would be in favor of it. McCutcheon indicated he is in agreement. Ressler stated it is difficult to do much more on the lot and that the proposal seems practical and reasonable. Ressler stated he would be in favor of it. Libby moved,Bollis seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA19-000037, Todd and Kathrin Long,565 Hanlon Avenue, rear/street setback variance. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. 4. LA18-000038 GREGG KATCHMARK, 140 LEAF STREET,VARIANCE, 7:03 P.M.—7:11 P.M. Gregg Katchmark,Applicant,was present. Oakden stated the applicant is requesting a front yard variance and is proposing to construct an 800 square foot addition to the home. The property abuts the creek that flows from Lake Classen to Stubbs Bay, which is a protected tributary and subject to a 75-foot structure setback as well as the standard limitations on hardcover in the 0-75-foot zone. The home is currently set at an angle from the front property line with the closest point setback being 36.7 feet. The proposed addition would expand the building footprint on the south side of the property, which would be conforming to the side setback, but would expand the home into the required front yard creating a 31.7-foot setback. The existing home is located in a nonconforming location. The front yard setback overlaps with the 75- foot creek setback located in the rear of the yard. The limited building envelope creates the need for a variance for any addition to the home. The proposed addition is aligned with the existing home in creating a reasonable building envelope. Page 6 of 24