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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,June 17,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Ressler stated if they attempted to make it conforming to the setback, it would result in a very weird <br /> looking structure. The proposal does not change the viewpoints of the adjacent homes and seems to be <br /> reasonable. <br /> McCutcheon moved, Thiesse seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA19-000038, <br /> Gregg Katchmark, 140 Leaf Street,front yard variance. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 5. LA19-000039 BRANDSTETTER CARROLL,INC.,645 TONKNAWA ROAD/CAMP <br /> TEKO,AMENDMENT OF THE EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES, <br /> 7:11 P.M.—8:30 P.M. <br /> ,Applicant, was present. <br /> Oakden stated this is a proposed Master Plan for Camp Teko. The applicant is requesting a conditional <br /> use permit to intensify the existing camp use and variances for hardcover and a building in the 75-foot <br /> lakeshore setback, buildings within the 30-foot bluff setback, and a variance from the one-year deadline <br /> for the proposed master plan. Camp Teko has been operating in Orono since 1965 and is located in the <br /> LR-1B zoning district on a 17.96 acre parcel with approximately 1,500 feet of shoreline. <br /> Camp Teko has submitted a Master Plan for the camp with multiple improvements. These include a new <br /> program center, program cabins,waterfront improvements, changing rooms, parking, a welcome center, a <br /> maintenance building, entrance monument/gates, cabin renovations, leader lodge, a pavilion,program <br /> platforms,new shelters,restrooms, and a new trail and path network. <br /> The applicant is implementing the Master Plan in phases. Phase one consists of construction of a <br /> program center, program cabins, some trail improvements, and the changing rooms. The applicant is <br /> requesting the necessary approvals to implement the master plan. The goal is to review the proposed <br /> submittals; and if approved, would allow the issuance of building permits in the future provided they <br /> align with the Master Plan. This process would allow for the review and permitting process to be <br /> streamlined and lessen the burden on the applicant. <br /> The applicant is requesting the following approvals: <br /> 1. A conditional use permit for intensifying/expanding the existing camp use. <br /> 2. A variance for hardcover and building within the 75-foot lakeshore setback for a replacement <br /> storage shed. <br /> 3. A variance for improvements in the 30-foot bluff setback for proposed new pavilion and two new <br /> program cabins. <br /> 4. A variance from the one-year expiration date to allow for implementation of the Master Plan to <br /> happen in phases beyond four years. If the CUP is in use and the proposed improvements align <br /> with the Master Plan, any variance approvals should be approved with the Master Plan. <br /> The proposal meets the required yard setbacks for all new buildings and additions,the wetland setbacks, <br /> and the average lakeshore setback. There is currently a boat house, a storage shed,and part of a cabin <br /> located within the 75-foot lake yard. The new, larger storage shed, however, does not meet the lakeshore <br /> Page 8 of 24 <br />