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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,June 21,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> experience in an older lakeshore home,the basement floor was a few feet below the lake level with a <br /> sump pump that constantly ran and a basement underwater when the power went out. <br /> Oakden clarified the elevations,noting the low floor regulation the City has adopted would put the <br /> minimum lowest floor at the 932.5 which the Applicant is meeting. The watershed has an additional low <br /> opening level at the 933.5 which was communicated to the Applicant.This is a note in the Staff memo <br /> regarding that issue. <br /> Bollis sees almost every situation getting better which is nice.He is generally in favor and understands <br /> the Applicant's idea behind the entry monument and also understands how the Code is written regarding <br /> rebuilding in-kind. <br /> Ressler can get comfortable with rebuilding the gate so long as the occupied space does not exceed the <br /> space the existing gate occupies. If it is becoming smaller that is even better.He noted they must follow <br /> the way the rules are written right now but he would be supportive of the gate if it occupies some or all of <br /> the space already there, such as the pad. <br /> Kirchner and McCutcheon agreed. <br /> Libby agrees with Staff.He does see serious improvement to the traffic problem if they received <br /> allowance regarding the wetland and moving the monuments away from the thoroughfare. <br /> Ressler stated it might be something for the Applicant to consider in raising the driveway so it is more flat <br /> and helps the elevation. <br /> The Commissioners discussed the monuments, location,and safety. <br /> Bollis moved to approve LA22-000028,2605 North Shore Drive,Variance requests per Staff <br /> recommendations.He commented that he would be supportive of the monuments moving on the same <br /> foundation they are currently on. <br /> Libby seconded.VOTE:Ayes: 5,Nays 1(Erickson). <br /> 4. LA22-000029 JOHN PETERSON,2880 FOX STREET,REQUESTS A HEIGHT <br /> VARIANCE FOR AN ACCESSORY BUILDING TO EXCEED THE HEIGHT OF THE <br /> HOME ON THE PROPERTY.(STAFF: MELANIE CURTIS) <br /> John Peterson,Applicant,was present. <br /> City Planner Curtis gave a presentation on the item,noting the Applicant applied for a building permit to <br /> construct a 40x24 pole building which had a proposed peak height of approximately 17 feet and defined <br /> height of 15 feet. The existing home is a one story rambler with a peak height of approximately 16 feet <br /> and defined height estimated at 12 feet. Code states the maximum building height for all buildings is 30 <br /> feet defined height and further stipulates that accessory buildings not exceed the height of the principal <br /> building. The proposed building will be well below the 30 foot height but is limited by the height of their <br /> one story home.The building will be in the back of the home and approximately 10 feet lower than the <br /> front of the home. Reducing the height of the building significantly reduces the building's functionality <br /> for their use,therefore they have applied for a variance noting the height of the home as practical <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br />