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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 20, 2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. 3. LA19-000028 STEVEN EGGERT ON BEHALF OF LAKE WEST DEVELOPMENT, OUTLOT A IVY PLACE, VARIANCE, 7:56 P.M. — 8:20 P.M. Curt Fretham and Steve Eggert, Lake West Development, was present Barnhart stated the applicant is looking to replat the property to provide Lot 1 with lake frontage on the lagoon side of the property and an easement through Lot 1 to serve Lot 2. Currently there is not lake frontage due to the outlot. The purpose behind the requirement of a separate outlot for front/back lot configurations is in part to consolidate driveway accesses, prevent flag lots, and allow for maintenance. The lack of an outlot is not likely to alter the essential character of the community. The applicant has provided supporting documentation regarding the applicable practical difficulties and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. The applicant notes that the dock was shown on a concept plan. However, it is not customary to review these types of improvements for final approval because, in most situations, these are conceptual and often change as the footprint and hardcover proposals change. Further, the application did not request dock approval or hardcover approval or building footprint approval. Miscommunication between the developer and the City is not a practical difficulty. Replatting Lot 1 and the outlot will increase the size of Lot 1. When those two parcels are combined into one, the size of Lot 1 would be 9,600 square feet bigger and an additional amount of hardcover would be added to Lot 1, but it does not exceed the allowable limit. Staff's analysis concluded that many of the variance standards are met. The Planning Commission should determine if the standards are adequately satisfied, and if the Planning Commission feels the standards for a practical difficulty are satisfied, a motion recommending approval of the variance should be made. Thiesse asked what has changed about the application from a 30,000 -foot view. Barnhart stated from a perception standpoint for the neighborhood, the change between an outlot and an access easement would not be noticed. Thiesse stated he did not notice a dock on the plans the first time this was reviewed and that it was his impression there would be a dock on the lagoon. Barnhart noted the Planning Commission is not approving or reviewing the docks at this time, and if it is a seasonal dock, a permit through the City would be required. Ressler requested Staff show an overhead view of the area. Barnhart pointed out Outlot A, Lot 1, and Lot 2 on the overhead. One of the unique factors is that Outlot A connects to the end of Ivy Place, which does not continue through to the neighboring lot. That access is via a private easement between private property owners. Barnhart noted the City rarely sees this situation. Page 1 of 3