07-16-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, June 18, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. 5. LA18-000055 PAUL VOGSTROM, 2709 WALTERS PORT LANE, SKETCH PLAN, 6:49 P.M. — 8:07 P.M. — Continued Curtis stated this is essentially a subdivision to create this lot and that she is not sure what the precedent is for granting an average lakeshore variance for the house at the same a new lot is being created. Curtis stated she does not believe that is typically done. Vogstrom indicated they could some do modifications but that it was his understanding it could not go beyond what was previously there. Curtis asked if they would be requesting the average lakeshore setback for what is proposed on the plan. Vogstrom indicated he would be. Vogstrom stated he would like to meet with everybody on site so they can understand what everyone's sightlines are. Ressler stated they are looking at the fundamentals of the setback and it is an encroachment on the setback, which is something that has to be taken into consideration. Ressler suggested the developer try to be more conforming and think of ways he can soften the encroachment. Curtis suggested they stake the house on the site so the Commissioners and neighbors can view it. Curtis noted the Planning Commission cannot meet on site with the developer as a group. Libby requested he do a clear survey with the setback markers on there. Barnhart suggested he contact Staff when the work is done so they can take pictures and notify the Planning Commissioners. Thiesse asked if Mr. Hueler's view was blocked by the previous house. Hueler indicated it was a one-story house but that the porch did extend past the 75 -foot setback. Hueler noted the previous house and foundation is gone, which has improved their view, and that they would like to keep it. Eric Vogstrom noted the trees block part of his view. Ressler commented it would be great if they could soften it a bit and show some flexibility. Thiesse stated Item No. 8 reads that Staff will need to confirm whether or not Lot 2 meets the width requirement at the OHWL and at the 75 -foot setback. Thiesse noted Staff will need to have that information. Item No. 9 states that it is unclear from the plans whether or not Lot 1 wraps around Lot 2 to encompass the Huelers' driveway or if a portion of the lot is to be sold/transferred to the Huelers. Vogstrom stated they will create a more accurate plan. Thiesse noted Item No. 10 stated that the current plan appears to remove the driveway connection from 2709 Walters Port to Walters Port. The property address will need to be changed if there is no connection Page 16 of 21