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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,August 16,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Barry Petit,representing Jeff Hemingway,knows the Staff is not overly pleased with the eave projection <br /> and noted they have a design solution that could step that back. Therefore,the Applicant can withdraw <br /> that request if there is a problem with it. <br /> Libby asked if there was a necessary architectural, drainage, or runoff necessity for the eaves. <br /> Mr. Petit replied no,it was the idea that the line maintains the same profile. <br /> Gettman asked if in the initial application there was a larger footprint that was retracted. <br /> Mr.Petit noted they ran into a misunderstanding on setback so had to pull the house in a little tighter on <br /> the sides and said it was a modest change <br /> Chair Kirchner opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. <br /> Chair Kirchner closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. <br /> Chair Kirchner struggles a bit with the application as there are existing encroachments on the property, <br /> the site is on a County rather than a City right-of-way, and the County has submitted some feedback on <br /> that.He also struggles that they are okay with an encroachment of approximately 2 inches on one <br /> sideyard setback but not okay with a 10.75 inch encroachment on the eaves. He is trying to understand <br /> what the difference between the two is. <br /> Bollis clarified on the 1.2 inch setback it is to project off the existing line of the house. He is supportive of <br /> the application without the eave variance. <br /> Libby supports Staffs recommendation with the exception of the eave variance as the designer has <br /> considered an alternative which is to be encouraged. <br /> Gettman thinks they should have a later discussion on the arbitrariness of the hardcover,as it seems like <br /> at some point they'd approve something close to 60%which seems extreme,and the City is notorious for <br /> these tight lots. <br /> McCutcheon noted they are always tight in this pie shape. He feels a bit better about the hardcover as <br /> there is a road right in front of it so if there is any drainage it will hit the road.He asked if there is an <br /> opportunity to remove the shed or make it portable. <br /> Jeff Hemingway,3355 Crystal Bay Road clarified the shed was rotting out when he bought the home so <br /> he put new walls and a new roof on it. It is just sitting on the ground. <br /> Ressler noted an ongoing battle on small lakeshore lots and would be supportive of the driveway <br /> hardcover addition because if there is not parking for guests and family it becomes a problem for the <br /> public.He appreciates the Applicant being willing to adjust the eave and would be supportive of the <br /> application. <br /> Ressler moved,McCutcheon seconded,to approve LA21-000052,3355 Crystal Bay Road,Variances <br /> as applied,with the friendly amendment to adjust the eaves setback to 2 feet rather than 3 feet per <br /> Staff recommendation.VOTE: Ayes: 7,Nays 0. <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />