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MINXTESOFTHE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 17. 2004 6:00 o ’clock p.m. 12. MM-3014 TIMOTHY POWERS, 3210 NAVARRE LANE, VARIANCE, PUBLIC HEARING (9:37.9:55 p.m.) Lyim Powers, 3210 Navanre Lane, applicant, wr i present. Ganion presented the application for a 24.5' rear >-ard setback \-anance when 30 is normally required and 24.5* currently exists m order to construct a seconid story abo\-e the existing first story residence, and to add two garage stalls. The application is for a remodeling of the existing structure and not a rebuild, and submmed an opmion that the existing foundation will support the 2"* story addition. The existing garage is 24 5' from the rear lot line, and is proposed to be expanded eastward at that same setback. Gaffron adsised the applicant proposed to remos-e the existing shed in an cflbri to decrease the non<onforming rear yard. He pointed out the adjacent lot to the north is the neighbor most affected by the nonconforming rear yard setback, however, the applicant's rear yard is acting as that neighbor's side year, where a 10* setback would nomully be requir^. Gaffion indicated staff recommends approx-al of the rear >'ard setback as submined, including the removal of the existing shed. He adsised there were no hardcoxer issues to be addressed. Gaffron noted that if ui the future the applicant wants to install the circular driveway it would require the Public Scrxices Director review- and approval. Lynn Powers, applicant, explained the architectural plans do show a more formal entry with a circular driveway but that is not being requested at this lime. Chair Mabusth advised that three curb cuts on a smaller property might be difficult to acquire permits. Ms. Powers replied that if the circular dnxeway becomes impossible than perhaps a walkway could be considered Ms. Powers confirmed they were advised the existing foundation can support a second story addition as it has good footings. Chair Mabusth invited the public to comment. Julie Copeland, 2180 Kenwood Way. stated she is the neighbor to the rear of the subject property. She indicated she is about 60' from the house and privacy is her primary concern. With a second story addition, she explained she would be more exposed, and noted that her side >Tird is where she plays with her dogs. Ms. Copeland asked for information about whether there will be a fence, what type of vegetation will be used, what type of rooms will be on the second story and that the property is being impruxed for mxestment purposes, but that she plans to remain. Ms. Powers confirmed that it is an investment property. She explained they intend to put up a nicer fence than what IS there currently and will try to accomm^ate any issues of privacy. The second story mam view will be to the front not to the rear yard. Ms. Powers stated the second story would have a master bedroom with bath, a walk-m closet, another bath and a smaller bedroom. The part of the house facing Ms. Copeland ’s property will have smaller windows, about 24.30" in size. She also suted the existing shed and deck w ill be removed Chair Mabusth asked for further public comments. There w ere none Fritzler oNived, LesUe seconded, to rccommeod approval of AppttcalloB «04-3014, Timothy and Lyaa Powers, 3210 Navarre Laae, graallag a rear yard setback variaacc to allow a rear yard setback of 24.5' whea 30* U aoramlly rcqalrcd aad 24.5’ carreiMly exists ia order to coastrtKt a secoad story above the cxlstlag first story, aad to add two garage staUs, aad to recoauMMl approval of tbc plaas as sobmitlcd, lacladUig the reowval of tbe cxistlBg sbed. Page 28 of 40