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1“ <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD JUNE 15, 1992 <br />(«8) »1745 DAVID R. CARLSON, <br />620 BIG ISLAND - <br />VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING - 7:50 - 8:12 P.M. <br />The Af f Idavi t of Pub I I cation and Cert I f I cate of Mai I I ng were noted. <br />David Carlson was were present. <br />Mabusth explained that a building inspection confirmed that the <br />cabin is constructed on pier footings 16" deep, 7.5’ on center, and <br />do not meet existing standards. The applicant has submitted an <br />amended plan which maintains hardcover at the existing amount. A <br />setback variance for the 0-75’ area would need to be approved. <br />Chair Keltey asked about the condition of the cabin. <br />Mabusth reported that it is not as bad as adjacent structures. The <br />cabin was built in 1963. The applicant proposes to replace the <br />roof, siding and windows. She explained that the applicant has <br />withdrawn his request for a holding tank and has agreed to remove <br />the sink,. The structure is under 800 s.f. in area, and per Code, <br />would be allowed an outhouse if the outhouse is able to meet all <br />pertinent standards. <br />Chair Kelley said that if the building were being proposed in its <br />present location today, it would be denied. He asked if the <br />foundation can support the proposed Improvements. <br />Mabusth stated that the inspector confirmed that the foundation is <br />adequate to support the existing structure, but would not comment <br />on any future upgrades to the structure. <br />Bellows suggested they require certification of the foundation by <br />a structural engineer. <br />Carlson requested that the Planning Commission recommend approval <br />of the application with the condition that it be inspected by a <br />structural engineer so the project will not be delayed. <br />Peterson asked if Carlson proposed moving the building If the piers <br />are found to be inadequate. <br />Carlson reminded him that this is on an island, and it would be <br />very difficult to make a vertical move. <br />Mabusth noted the structure could be located further back on the <br />property, but would still require interior lot line setbacks. <br />variance. <br />T