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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />October 19, 2020 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />5. LA20-000066 MARTY SARENPA, 1101 NORTH ARM DRIVE, VARIANCE (Staff: Laura <br />Oakden) <br /> <br />Marty Sarenpa, Applicant, was present. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. <br /> <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 Staff’s <br />recommendation. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Kirchner moved, Bollis seconded, to approve LA20-000066, 1101 North Arm Drive. VOTE: Ayes 6, <br />Nays 0. <br /> <br /> <br />145 <br />145