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PIANNING COMMISSION MEETING (RE-CONVENE) HEED MARCH 20. 1991 (#7)ZONING FILE #1625-DON OLSON 4590 NORTH ARM DRIVE VARIANCE-CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING Don Olson was present. Kelley opened the Public Hearing at 4:.21 p.m. Mabusth briefly reviewed the Olson's application. The Public: Hearing was closed at 4:24 p.m. '■ti Motion carried. I (#8)ZONING FILE #1626-TIM » BETH TRAFF 2683 NORTH SHORE DRIVE VARIANCE-CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING k k i f Tim Traff was present, as was Karen Schriver, Robert Mitchell, Attorney for James Matchell, the Traff s neighbor. Kelley re-opened the Public Hearing at 4:25 p.m. W' Tim Traff showed the location o£ the average lakeshore setback line, after it had been moved back an additional five feet, as he agreed with his neighbor, Rollin Lacy, that he would do. Traff also showed the Planning Commission a fx^or plan or the proposed house. Karen Schriver reiterated the pvosition of James and Pitricia Mitchell, as noted in their letter to the City, and the comments made by their Attorney, Robert M.Ltchell. at the Mar-h 13, 1991 Public Hearing. .At 4:34 p.m., Kelley closed the Public Hearing.i It was moved by Bellows, seconded by Hanson, to recommend denial of the side setback Variance to construct a new residential structure, based on the Planning Commission s belief that a new structure should meet all required setbacks, and that there is no demonstrated hardship to warrant the Variance requested. Mr. Traff disagreed, stating that his P---an wil reduce hardcover and place the house .14 feet further property line than where the e>cisting house now stands. He stated that the new house will increase tax revenues for the City of Orono, and that he should be allowed to have his home the way he would like it. Traff added that he should be allowed to place his home as close to the average lakeshore setback line as - 4 - I • -.-A V. _ _ _ _ _t k ■ ii~ ■ \ ,• - ■ ' -I ■jv