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SP MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday* July 18,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. 10. 805-3129 ASCENT INVESTMENTS, INC., ON BEHALF OF DOUGLAS KLINT, 1345 REST POINT LANE, VARIANCE, 8:08 P.M. - 8:13 P.M. Kimberly Klint, Applicant, was present. Gundlach stated the applicant is requesting lot area, lot width, and a front yard setback variance to allow the construction of a new resident. Gundlach stated the lot is approximately one-half acre in size in a one acre zone and is 76 feet in v/idth at the 7S-foot setback. The side street setback variance is being requested to permit a front yard setback of 23 feet when 3S feet is normally required and three feet currently exists. Staff recommends approval of the request for the lot area and lot width variances, but recommends denial of the side street setback variance. Gundlach noted the existing residence does not meet the required setback but that there is adequate building area within the required setbacks to construct a reasonably sized residence but would require a redesign of the house. Mrs. Klint had nothing to add to Staffs report There were no public comments regarding this application. Rahn stated in his view there is an adequate building pad and that the lot is more suitable for a longer shaped house. Rahn stated there does not appear to be a hardship inherent with the land. Kempf stated he has seen more difficult building pads than this one and that some consideration should be given to a different design. Fritzler stated he would like to see the house be compliant with the setback. Kempf moved. Rake seconded, to recommend approval of a lot width and lot area variance and denial of a side street setback variance for Application 805-3129, Ascent Investments, Inc., on bchatf of Donglas and Kimberly Klint, 1345 Rest Point Lane. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 1, Bremer opposed. Bremer stated she is opposed because of the unique shape of the lot. PAGE 21