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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />February 21,2001 <br />VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />J) <12654 THE LION CROUP, ON BEHALF OF JAMES BULL, 1330 CHERRY <br />PL^, VARIANCE, 6;58 p.m. - 7:06 p.m. <br />James Buk Applicant, was present. <br />The CertifieJ^f Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br />Gaffron stated th^^plicants are requesting variances to lot area to allow for the redevelopment of <br />this property wliich is^ted in Uic LR-IB District. The request U to permit the lot as a buUdable <br />record lot for a period of on^ear. Currently the property has an existing residence located on it <br />and is a lakeshore lot. <br />Oaflron noted this lot consists of .6^re. with the LR-IB District requiring a minimum of one <br />acre. Orono ’s Zoning Ordinance allows^^ to be considered record lots when they meet 80 percent <br />of the zoning requirements for lot area, whiclNbis lot does not meet and requires a lot area <br />variance. The property exceeds the required lot requirements of 140 feet by having a <br />defined lot width of 145 feet at the 75 foot lakeshore s^ack. <br />Gaffron indicated tlicre is a house to the south of this propcK|^witli a 50 foot right-of->vay <br />to the north of the site. Gaffron stated a new residence can be Autructed meeting the City’s <br />other requirements. Gaf&on noted the Applicants will need to meetOtf 25 percent hardcover <br />limit. Gaffron indicated there are other loU in the area which are below dlv acre. <br />Dull had nothing further to add to City Staff s report. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Hawn indicated she does not have a problem w ith this application. <br />Mabusth inquired whether the existing detached garage will remain. <br />PAGE 6