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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> October 19,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Tom Larson added that this new structure will be tied to the existing sewer and water on the property. <br /> Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. <br /> Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. <br /> Kirchner moved,Erickson seconded,to approve LA20-000065, 140 Kintyre Lane, Conditional Use <br /> Permit contingent upon restrictive covenants as recommended by City Staff. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays <br /> 0. <br /> 5. LA20-000066 MARTY SARENPA, 1101 NORTH ARM DRIVE,VARIANCE(Staff: Laura <br /> Oakden) <br /> Marty Sarenpa,Applicant,was present. <br /> Staff presented a summary of packet information.The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore <br /> setback variance. Staff finds there are practical difficulties inherent with the property as the existing <br /> location limits the type or any additions/renovations that can be done. Planning Department Staff <br /> recommends approval of the average lakeshore setback variance. <br /> Chair Ressler said the variance they are talking about is average lakeshore setback and seeing as this is <br /> building like-kind,the addition of additional structure will not further encroach upon the average setback. <br /> The additional structure is not triggering a variance for total structure or finished hardcover and asked if <br /> that is correct. <br /> Ms. Oakden replied that is correct;the Applicant is meeting all other zoning requirements and they are <br /> asking to do an addition for a solarium on the South side of the home,not lakeward of the existing home. <br /> Marty Sarenpa, 1101 North Arm Drive, stated he is looking for a variance to build a solarium and can <br /> answer any questions. <br /> Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. <br /> Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. <br /> Ressler stated the application serves many of the purposes the Planning Commission normally faces,they <br /> are not further encroaching,they are building like-kind,the only variance entertained is average lakeshore <br /> setback and they are not worsening an existing condition. He is inclined to support Staffs <br /> recommendation. <br /> Erickson asked Mr. Sarenpa, in looking at the aerial photo it looks like there is a good-sized shade tree <br /> fairly close to the proposed solarium and wondered if he is contemplating taking the tree down for more <br /> sunlight. <br /> Mr. Sarenpa responded no; it is an old oak tree which was damaged from straight-line winds before he <br /> purchased the property back in the early 1990's. He is not looking to take the tree down and hopes it lasts <br /> as long as possible. <br /> Page 4 of 7 <br />