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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,August 15,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Mr. Gustafson stated a lot of work has gone into the designing the location and form of the homes, <br /> especially to the south as they are concerned about the massing of the lake and south side of the home and <br /> do not want it to block their view or sunlight. <br /> Curtis added that pushing the house 210 feet back from the lake results in a condition that is out of the <br /> character on Casco as they do no typically have this great distance and the homes are closer to the lake. <br /> Therefore it would be out of character in this particular area but that is the conforming setback. <br /> Mr. Gorman noted they are trying to be transparent and stated this is the difference between practical <br /> difficulty and a practical result.The practical result that works best for the community and neighbors is <br /> consistent with what they have laid out.The question is whether they get there with one step or two steps. <br /> Mr. Gustafson thinks the flag lot itself is the practical difficulty and it is further from the lake than most <br /> every other home to the north of this property. In addition, in talking to City Staff there has been some <br /> head scratching as they have not seen many three lot combos with both homes being torn down and there <br /> isn't a lakeside setback established by existing homes. He suspects the uniqueness of the lot is part of the <br /> practical difficulty here. <br /> McCutcheon does not think this is egregious,the neighbors are in line,it seems like a win-win with less <br /> massing.Regarding practical difficulty if they take into consideration the shape of the lake and the flag lot <br /> and whether that helps the decision at all. <br /> Kirchner hears everything being said,understands it,and respects the foresight that has gone into <br /> planning. He hangs his hat on that practical difficulty being established but noted the Applicant has done <br /> a phenomenal job in what they're trying to accomplish. <br /> Erickson moved,Kirchner seconded,to deny LA22-000041,3005 Casco Point Road.VOTE: Ayes: <br /> 3,Nays 2(McCutcheon,Kraemer). <br /> OTHER BUSINESS—Update on August 8,2022 City Council Meeting <br /> Ms. Oakden shared the retaining walls at Rest Point Road was approved by the City Council and a project <br /> at 59 Casco Point Road was also approved. Due to lack of a quorum,the1354 Rest Point Road application <br /> was pushed back to August 22. She also shared that she has been appointed to Community Development <br /> Director for the City and they hired a new City Planner who hopes to start in October. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Kirchner moved,Erickson seconded, to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting at 7:41 p.m. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> ATTEST: r.. <br /> Mark McCutcheon, Chair <br /> Page 9 of 9 <br />