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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday. January 17.2001 (#3) <»2658 TIM AND AMY LANDON. 1360 VINE PLACE. VARIANCES. 6:40 p.ni. - 6:43 p.nu Tim and Amy Landon. Applicanu. were present The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Bottcnbei^ stated the Applicants are requesting a lot width variance and an accessory- building variance to construct a new residence on the lot. The existing residence that was built in 1950 was removed per a demolition permit issued in December of 2000. A lot width variance is required due to the lot being 90 feet wide where 140 feet is required in the LR-IB zoning district. Bottenberg stated an accessory building \anance is required because Orooo's Zoning Code does not permit an accessory building on property without a pnncipal structure Currently tliere is an existing accessory building located on the property without a primary structure. A variaiKe was granted in 1976 to allow the oversized accessory building to be constructed on the property The Applicants plan to construct a new residence on the property with the accessory building remaining City Staff recommends approval of the vanances Landon stated he would like to keep the accosory structure since it is in excellent shape Landon stated his hardcover is below the maximum allowed, with the house being located far enough from the lakeshore Landon stated to his knowledge his neighbors are not opposed to this project. Bellow s commented the Applicant’s lot width of 90 feet appears to be consistent w ith some of the other lots in the area Lamlon stated the lot widths in this area range between 50 feci to 100 feet There were no public comments regarding this application Mabusth moved, Berg seconded, to recommend approval of Application It2658, Tim and Amy Landon, 1360 Vine Place, granting of a lot width variance and an accessory building variance to allow construction of a new residence on the lot. with the understanding the new residence w ill meet all setback, hardcover and structural coverage requirements for the property . VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#4) H26i\ ZONING CODE AMENDMENT, ORONO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL (P.R.U.D).6:44 p.m. - 6:54 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Gaffion statec :his is the fifth draft of the zoning code amendment, w-ith the Planning Commission ha\ ing reviewed various drafts of the amendment at their meetings since October. Gafifron stated the latest draft has incorporated the recommendations suggested by the Planning Commission at their January 5"* work session. PAGE 3