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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONTDAY, MAY 17,2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. (15. ••4-3017 SPRUCE HILL PROPERTIES. INC., CoaliHvcd) Chair Mabusth pointed out the existing patio landing is cracked and suggested it be replaced. The applicants indicated it is proposed to be replaced. Chair Mabasth laoved, Kempf seconded, to rccomiiiead approval of Applicatioa M14-3017, Sprace Hill Properties, to grant a hardcover variance to permit lets than 3.8% hardcover within the 0-75* zone when 0% ta normally allowed aad 3.9% cnrreatly exists (removal of 7.5* x 2.5* chimaey shaft) and when added to the 75*-250* mae alowaace yields total hardcover of less than 30% doe to the redaction in size of the patio by abant 6*, to grant a lake setback variance to pcimii stnictnre within 75’ of the lake and to grant a street yard setback variance to permit a 22* setback when 50* is normally required and 22* currently exists. She commented that this is certainly a hardship lot. Chair Mabusth asked for public comment. There were none. VOTE; Ayes 7, .>ays 0. Curtis advised the applicant to mark up the proposed patio removals on ihe application and provide ihc square foouge measurements and return them to the City for inclusion in the approving resolution and site plan, and that a new suney is not required. 16. ••4-3021 CITY OF ORO.NO. ZO.MNG CODE REVISIONS SECTIONS 78-72, 78-281, 78-282, 78-283-78-1279(6), 78-1405,78-1432, ALLOW ADMINISTRATI\ E APPROVALS AND REMO\X DUPLICATE LANGUAGE, PUBLIC HEARING (11:51-11:54 p.m.) Chair Mabusth moved, Leslie seconded, to rrconunend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments fur Sectloas 78-1405 Entrance Monuments, 78-72 Administrative Approval. 78-282-300 Deirtrs Duplicate Language. 78-1279 (6) Administrative Approval and 78-14342 Accessory Buildings. Chair Mabusth asked for public comments. There were none, VOTE; Ayes7.Na)sO. PLANNING COM.MISSION CO.\t.\lE.*VrS 17. REPORT OF PLAN*NTNG COM3IISSION REPRFSFNTATIVFS ATTENDING CITY COUNCIL .MEETINGS APRIL 25,2004 AND .MAY 10.2004. Kempf reported on the May 10. 2004 City Council meeting he attended CialTron added that Big Island access application w as approved and the MCWD is requ* ;ng filing of an easement declaration that is yet to be determined. Leslie reported on the April 26. 2004 City Council meeting, noting that the Valerius coffee house application discussion emphasized the need for proof of hardship that was echoed by the Plarming Commission discussion and recommendation. As a new Plannmg Commission member, he thought this was confirming to w hat the Planning Commission’s goals are for granting hardship variances. He explained the City Council action took out the parking spaces on the Valenus application. Page 39 of 40