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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 20,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> in taking land from the north lots and adding those to the south lots,they ran into the problem in creating <br /> a shoreline that is not 140 feet wide. <br /> Gettman would not support it,noting just because other lots in the area have been given the privilege of <br /> subdividing does not justify these two additional lots for subdividing.The question is where do they <br /> stop...the next two lots,the next four lots should also be put down to half-acre.He would not support <br /> rezoning of these two lots or any other lots as it is already overcrowded,there is not easy access, and the <br /> easements already exist. <br /> Kirchner noted some Commissioners would support and others would not. <br /> McCutcheon noted it is a lot with mixed zoning and they should fix that.He is in support of it. <br /> Libby is also in support of it and does not share Gettman's concerns because there is such a limited <br /> quantity of lots,unless there were teardowns and combinations of lots. <br /> Erickson agrees with Libby. To his mind the best land-use policies are those which conform with <br /> geographic features and the waterway through the middle is one of those and would be a good choice for <br /> division of the two lots and for different zoning uses. <br /> Gettman asked to show the map of the area on screen.His main concern is the scope creep;he noted they <br /> have a problem with the ability to meet the zoning requirements at Casco Point and now they are <br /> expanding to the east with that same issue.He clarified that same zoning they are currently talking about <br /> is the very same zoning they are always having trouble with on Casco Point. His point is why would they <br /> continue down a bad path? <br /> Ressler respectfully said the issue on Casco is usually parking,streets,and hardcover rather than lot size. <br /> He thinks one-half acre is a reasonable lot size. <br /> Bollis agrees that Casco Point has a lot more non-conforming lots.He was concerned about this creeping <br /> to the east but with the geographical lagoon,he does not see the reason for changing that other area's <br /> zoning. Overall he would be in favor of changing the zoning. <br /> Kirchner clarified if it were to change to LR-1C it would mimic Casco Point's zoning at this time. <br /> 4. LA21-000051 ROBERT LINDEN CONSTRUCTION-ROBERT LINDEN, 1074 LOMA <br /> LINDA AVENUE,VARIANCES(STAFF: MELANIE CURTIS) <br /> Merrilee Lundquist,o/b/o John Lundquist,Applicant,was present. <br /> Staff presented a summary packet of information. Curtis stated the current home was constructed in <br /> approximately 1931. The property has been in the family of the current owner since 1951. The Applicant <br /> is proposing a project that will add a second story and rebuild the garage,attaching it to the home via a 141 <br /> square foot connecting addition on the main level. The existing home has two bedrooms and one bathroom, <br /> all on the 2nd floor. The Applicant is proposing to reconfigure the main level to accommodate a half bath <br /> and construct an additional bedroom/office and bathroom over the new garage to improve <br /> function and livability. The existing 11/2 story home is in a conforming location with respect to setbacks. <br /> The addition will result in the house itself becoming non-conforming with respect to the side and rear <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br />